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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,224.26, 825,316.94 and 150,858.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,224.26, 825,316.94 and 150,858.62 is: 226,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,224.26 : 825,316.94 = 150,858.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,224.26/825,316.94 = 150,858.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,224.26x = 825,316.94 × 150,858.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,224.26x = 124,506,174,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,506,174,631.02/550,224.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,282.60

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