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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,256.92, 828,288.18 and 147,454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,256.92, 828,288.18 and 147,454.16 is: 221,155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,256.92 : 828,288.18 = 147,454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,256.92/828,288.18 = 147,454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,256.92x = 828,288.18 × 147,454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,256.92x = 122,134,537,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,134,537,819.83/552,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,155.29

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