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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,493.78, 825,741.96 and 151,140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,493.78, 825,741.96 and 151,140.02 is: 226,710.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,493.78 : 825,741.96 = 151,140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,493.78/825,741.96 = 151,140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,493.78x = 825,741.96 × 151,140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,493.78x = 124,802,656,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,802,656,349.24/550,493.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,710.38

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