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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,237.81, 828,370.81 and 152,882.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,237.81, 828,370.81 and 152,882.03 is: 229,326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,237.81 : 828,370.81 = 152,882.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,237.81/828,370.81 = 152,882.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,237.81x = 828,370.81 × 152,882.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,237.81x = 126,643,006,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,643,006,883.69/552,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,326.94

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