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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,222.48, 828,421.38 and 178,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,222.48, 828,421.38 and 178,158 is: 267,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,222.48 : 828,421.38 = 178,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,222.48/828,421.38 = 178,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,222.48x = 828,421.38 × 178,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,222.48x = 147,589,896,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,589,896,218.04/552,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,265.28

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