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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,377.96, 825,567.84 and 151,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,377.96, 825,567.84 and 151,024.20 is: 226,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,377.96 : 825,567.84 = 151,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,377.96/825,567.84 = 151,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,377.96x = 825,567.84 × 151,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,377.96x = 124,680,722,581.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,680,722,581.73/550,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,536.55

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