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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,358.46, 825,538.59 and 151,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,358.46, 825,538.59 and 151,004.70 is: 226,507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,358.46 : 825,538.59 = 151,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,358.46/825,538.59 = 151,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,358.46x = 825,538.59 × 151,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,358.46x = 124,660,207,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,660,207,121.37/550,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,507.30

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