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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,133.13, 825,193.01 and 150,773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,133.13, 825,193.01 and 150,773.57 is: 226,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,133.13 : 825,193.01 = 150,773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,133.13/825,193.01 = 150,773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,133.13x = 825,193.01 × 150,773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,133.13x = 124,417,291,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,417,291,176.91/550,133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,158.51

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