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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,012.61, 825,019.59 and 150,656.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,012.61, 825,019.59 and 150,656.84 is: 225,985.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,012.61 : 825,019.59 = 150,656.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,012.61/825,019.59 = 150,656.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,012.61x = 825,019.59 × 150,656.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,012.61x = 124,294,844,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,294,844,367.50/550,012.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,985.44

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