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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,492.78, 825,740.46 and 151,139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,492.78, 825,740.46 and 151,139.02 is: 226,708.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,492.78 : 825,740.46 = 151,139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,492.78/825,740.46 = 151,139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,492.78x = 825,740.46 × 151,139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,492.78x = 124,801,603,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,801,603,898.75/550,492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,708.88

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