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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,562.73, 828,844.12 and 153,203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,562.73, 828,844.12 and 153,203.51 is: 229,805.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,562.73 : 828,844.12 = 153,203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,562.73/828,844.12 = 153,203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,562.73x = 828,844.12 × 153,203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,562.73x = 126,981,828,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,981,828,426.86/552,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,805.27

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