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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,476.91, 825,716.62 and 151,123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,476.91, 825,716.62 and 151,123.15 is: 226,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,476.91 : 825,716.62 = 151,123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,476.91/825,716.62 = 151,123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,476.91x = 825,716.62 × 151,123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,476.91x = 124,784,892,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,784,892,493.17/550,476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,685.06

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