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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,222.98, 828,422.13 and 178,158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,222.98, 828,422.13 and 178,158.50 is: 267,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,222.98 : 828,422.13 = 178,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,222.98/828,422.13 = 178,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,222.98x = 828,422.13 × 178,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,222.98x = 147,590,444,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,590,444,047.61/552,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,266.03

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