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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,414.08, 825,621.84 and 151,060.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,414.08, 825,621.84 and 151,060.32 is: 226,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,414.08 : 825,621.84 = 151,060.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,414.08/825,621.84 = 151,060.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,414.08x = 825,621.84 × 151,060.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,414.08x = 124,718,699,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,718,699,349.39/550,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,590.68

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