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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,217.44, 825,161.68 and 165,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,217.44, 825,161.68 and 165,950.20 is: 248,875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,217.44 : 825,161.68 = 165,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,217.44/825,161.68 = 165,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,217.44x = 825,161.68 × 165,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,217.44x = 136,935,745,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,935,745,828.34/550,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,875.69

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