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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,625.16, 828,937.69 and 153,265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,625.16, 828,937.69 and 153,265.93 is: 229,898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,625.16 : 828,937.69 = 153,265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,625.16/828,937.69 = 153,265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,625.16x = 828,937.69 × 153,265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,625.16x = 127,047,905,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,047,905,969.90/552,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,898.88

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