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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,519.38, 828,696.96 and 153,118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,519.38, 828,696.96 and 153,118.51 is: 229,655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,519.38 : 828,696.96 = 153,118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,519.38/828,696.96 = 153,118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,519.38x = 828,696.96 × 153,118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,519.38x = 126,888,841,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,888,841,684.99/552,519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,655.01

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