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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,209.31, 825,258.68 and 150,890.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,209.31, 825,258.68 and 150,890.24 is: 226,320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,209.31 : 825,258.68 = 150,890.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,209.31/825,258.68 = 150,890.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,209.31x = 825,258.68 × 150,890.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,209.31x = 124,523,482,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,523,482,161.82/550,209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,320.20

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