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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,730.15, 829,002.48 and 153,411.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,730.15, 829,002.48 and 153,411.49 is: 230,091.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,730.15 : 829,002.48 = 153,411.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,730.15/829,002.48 = 153,411.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,730.15x = 829,002.48 × 153,411.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,730.15x = 127,178,505,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,178,505,670.50/552,730.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,091.49

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