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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,356.96, 825,536.34 and 151,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,356.96, 825,536.34 and 151,003.20 is: 226,505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,356.96 : 825,536.34 = 151,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,356.96/825,536.34 = 151,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,356.96x = 825,536.34 × 151,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,356.96x = 124,658,629,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,658,629,056.29/550,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,505.05

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