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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,020.50, 825,031.41 and 150,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,020.50, 825,031.41 and 150,664.72 is: 225,997.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,020.50 : 825,031.41 = 150,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,020.50/825,031.41 = 150,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,020.50x = 825,031.41 × 150,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,020.50x = 124,303,121,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,303,121,500.38/550,020.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,997.25

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