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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,033.66, 825,051.16 and 150,677.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,033.66, 825,051.16 and 150,677.86 is: 226,016.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,033.66 : 825,051.16 = 150,677.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,033.66/825,051.16 = 150,677.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,033.66x = 825,051.16 × 150,677.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,033.66x = 124,316,943,179.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,316,943,179.32/550,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,016.97

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