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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,655.14, 828,982.65 and 153,295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,655.14, 828,982.65 and 153,295.94 is: 229,943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,655.14 : 828,982.65 = 153,295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,655.14/828,982.65 = 153,295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,655.14x = 828,982.65 × 153,295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,655.14x = 127,079,677,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,079,677,222.76/552,655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,943.90

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