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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,026.21, 825,040.03 and 150,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,026.21, 825,040.03 and 150,670.50 is: 226,005.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,026.21 : 825,040.03 = 150,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,026.21/825,040.03 = 150,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,026.21x = 825,040.03 × 150,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,026.21x = 124,309,193,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,309,193,840.12/550,026.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,005.95

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