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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,032.93, 825,050.05 and 150,677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,032.93, 825,050.05 and 150,677.14 is: 226,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,032.93 : 825,050.05 = 150,677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,032.93/825,050.05 = 150,677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,032.93x = 825,050.05 × 150,677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,032.93x = 124,316,181,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,316,181,137.47/550,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,015.89

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