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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,214.01, 825,265.71 and 150,894.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,214.01, 825,265.71 and 150,894.93 is: 226,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,214.01 : 825,265.71 = 150,894.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,214.01/825,265.71 = 150,894.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,214.01x = 825,265.71 × 150,894.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,214.01x = 124,528,411,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,528,411,541.85/550,214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,327.23

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