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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,032.68, 825,049.67 and 150,676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,032.68, 825,049.67 and 150,676.89 is: 226,015.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,032.68 : 825,049.67 = 150,676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,032.68/825,049.67 = 150,676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,032.68x = 825,049.67 × 150,676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,032.68x = 124,315,917,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,315,917,617.74/550,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,015.51

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