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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,194.64, 828,331.56 and 147,384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,194.64, 828,331.56 and 147,384.72 is: 221,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,194.64 : 828,331.56 = 147,384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,194.64/828,331.56 = 147,384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,194.64x = 828,331.56 × 147,384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,194.64x = 122,083,415,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,083,415,037.76/552,194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,087.65

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