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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,225.18, 828,245.49 and 152,906.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,225.18, 828,245.49 and 152,906.32 is: 229,333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,225.18 : 828,245.49 = 152,906.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,225.18/828,245.49 = 152,906.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,225.18x = 828,245.49 × 152,906.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,225.18x = 126,643,969,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,643,969,932.50/552,225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,333.93

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