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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,039.70, 825,060.18 and 150,683.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,039.70, 825,060.18 and 150,683.90 is: 226,026.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,039.70 : 825,060.18 = 150,683.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,039.70/825,060.18 = 150,683.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,039.70x = 825,060.18 × 150,683.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,039.70x = 124,323,285,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,323,285,657.10/550,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,026.02

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