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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,145.08, 825,129.03 and 150,692.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,145.08, 825,129.03 and 150,692.42 is: 226,014.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,145.08 : 825,129.03 = 150,692.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,145.08/825,129.03 = 150,692.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,145.08x = 825,129.03 × 150,692.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,145.08x = 124,340,690,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,340,690,342.95/550,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,014.37

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