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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,850.83, 829,183.74 and 153,531.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,850.83, 829,183.74 and 153,531.96 is: 230,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,850.83 : 829,183.74 = 153,531.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,850.83/829,183.74 = 153,531.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,850.83x = 829,183.74 × 153,531.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,850.83x = 127,306,204,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,306,204,802.33/552,850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,272.25

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