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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,662.68, 829,011.78 and 153,307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,662.68, 829,011.78 and 153,307.48 is: 229,966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,662.68 : 829,011.78 = 153,307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,662.68/829,011.78 = 153,307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,662.68x = 829,011.78 × 153,307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,662.68x = 127,093,706,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,093,706,882.11/552,662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,966.15

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