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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,249.92, 828,277.68 and 147,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,249.92, 828,277.68 and 147,447.16 is: 221,144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,249.92 : 828,277.68 = 147,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,249.92/828,277.68 = 147,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,249.92x = 828,277.68 × 147,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,249.92x = 122,127,191,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,127,191,607.39/552,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,144.79

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