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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,612.20, 828,965.10 and 153,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,612.20, 828,965.10 and 153,252.92 is: 229,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,612.20 : 828,965.10 = 153,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,612.20/828,965.10 = 153,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,612.20x = 828,965.10 × 153,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,612.20x = 127,041,322,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,041,322,153.09/552,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,892.36

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