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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,223.26, 825,315.44 and 150,857.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,223.26, 825,315.44 and 150,857.62 is: 226,281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,223.26 : 825,315.44 = 150,857.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,223.26/825,315.44 = 150,857.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,223.26x = 825,315.44 × 150,857.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,223.26x = 124,505,123,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,505,123,027.65/550,223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,281.10

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