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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,515.70, 828,779.70 and 153,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,515.70, 828,779.70 and 153,159.94 is: 229,741.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,515.70 : 828,779.70 = 153,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,515.70/828,779.70 = 153,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,515.70x = 828,779.70 × 153,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,515.70x = 126,935,849,125.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,935,849,125.22/552,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,741.61

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