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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,028.59, 825,043.59 and 150,672.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,028.59, 825,043.59 and 150,672.87 is: 226,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,028.59 : 825,043.59 = 150,672.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,028.59/825,043.59 = 150,672.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,028.59x = 825,043.59 × 150,672.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,028.59x = 124,311,685,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,311,685,580.40/550,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,009.50

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