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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,479.03, 825,719.81 and 151,125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,479.03, 825,719.81 and 151,125.27 is: 226,688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,479.03 : 825,719.81 = 151,125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,479.03/825,719.81 = 151,125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,479.03x = 825,719.81 × 151,125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,479.03x = 124,787,128,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,787,128,474.97/550,479.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,688.25

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