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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,849.83, 829,182.24 and 153,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,849.83, 829,182.24 and 153,530.96 is: 230,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,849.83 : 829,182.24 = 153,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,849.83/829,182.24 = 153,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,849.83x = 829,182.24 × 153,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,849.83x = 127,305,141,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,305,141,176.24/552,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,270.75

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