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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,220.76, 825,275.82 and 150,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,220.76, 825,275.82 and 150,901.68 is: 226,337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,220.76 : 825,275.82 = 150,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,220.76/825,275.82 = 150,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,220.76x = 825,275.82 × 150,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,220.76x = 124,535,507,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,535,507,701.38/550,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,337.35

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