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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,131.38, 825,190.39 and 150,771.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,131.38, 825,190.39 and 150,771.82 is: 226,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,131.38 : 825,190.39 = 150,771.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,131.38/825,190.39 = 150,771.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,131.38x = 825,190.39 × 150,771.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,131.38x = 124,415,452,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,415,452,067.00/550,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,155.89

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