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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,019.06, 825,029.25 and 150,663.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,019.06, 825,029.25 and 150,663.27 is: 225,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,019.06 : 825,029.25 = 150,663.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,019.06/825,029.25 = 150,663.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,019.06x = 825,029.25 × 150,663.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,019.06x = 124,301,607,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,301,607,179.52/550,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,995.09

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