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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,512.27, 825,766.88 and 151,153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,512.27, 825,766.88 and 151,153.47 is: 226,729.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,512.27 : 825,766.88 = 151,153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,512.27/825,766.88 = 151,153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,512.27x = 825,766.88 × 151,153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,512.27x = 124,817,528,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,817,528,567.31/550,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,729.78

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