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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,034.16, 825,051.90 and 150,678.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,034.16, 825,051.90 and 150,678.36 is: 226,017.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,034.16 : 825,051.90 = 150,678.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,034.16/825,051.90 = 150,678.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,034.16x = 825,051.90 × 150,678.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,034.16x = 124,317,467,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,317,467,206.88/550,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,017.72

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