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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,512.70, 825,793.05 and 151,143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,512.70, 825,793.05 and 151,143.10 is: 226,721.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,512.70 : 825,793.05 = 151,143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,512.70/825,793.05 = 151,143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,512.70x = 825,793.05 × 151,143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,512.70x = 124,812,921,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,812,921,535.46/550,512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,721.24

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