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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,720.88, 829,081.38 and 153,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,720.88, 829,081.38 and 153,361.72 is: 230,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,720.88 : 829,081.38 = 153,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,720.88/829,081.38 = 153,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,720.88x = 829,081.38 × 153,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,720.88x = 127,149,346,456.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,149,346,456.77/552,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,042.60

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