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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,019.43, 825,029.81 and 150,663.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,019.43, 825,029.81 and 150,663.65 is: 225,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,019.43 : 825,029.81 = 150,663.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,019.43/825,029.81 = 150,663.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,019.43x = 825,029.81 × 150,663.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,019.43x = 124,302,001,313.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,302,001,313.79/550,019.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,995.65

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