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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,023.75, 825,036.27 and 150,667.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,023.75, 825,036.27 and 150,667.95 is: 226,002.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,023.75 : 825,036.27 = 150,667.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,023.75/825,036.27 = 150,667.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,023.75x = 825,036.27 × 150,667.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,023.75x = 124,306,523,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,306,523,476.55/550,023.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,002.10

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