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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,222.26, 825,313.94 and 150,856.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,222.26, 825,313.94 and 150,856.62 is: 226,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,222.26 : 825,313.94 = 150,856.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,222.26/825,313.94 = 150,856.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,222.26x = 825,313.94 × 150,856.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,222.26x = 124,504,071,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,504,071,427.28/550,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,279.60

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