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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,446.76, 828,794.82 and 168,229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,446.76, 828,794.82 and 168,229.99 is: 252,382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,446.76 : 828,794.82 = 168,229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,446.76/828,794.82 = 168,229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,446.76x = 828,794.82 × 168,229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,446.76x = 139,428,141,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428,141,631.71/552,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,382.95

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