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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,141.58, 825,123.78 and 150,688.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,141.58, 825,123.78 and 150,688.92 is: 226,009.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,141.58 : 825,123.78 = 150,688.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,141.58/825,123.78 = 150,688.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,141.58x = 825,123.78 × 150,688.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,141.58x = 124,337,011,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,337,011,274.52/550,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,009.12

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