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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,033.93, 825,051.55 and 150,678.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,033.93, 825,051.55 and 150,678.14 is: 226,017.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,033.93 : 825,051.55 = 150,678.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,033.93/825,051.55 = 150,678.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,033.93x = 825,051.55 × 150,678.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,033.93x = 124,317,232,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,317,232,958.12/550,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,017.39

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