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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,533.92, 825,702.26 and 151,122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,533.92, 825,702.26 and 151,122.11 is: 226,656.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,533.92 : 825,702.26 = 151,122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,533.92/825,702.26 = 151,122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,533.92x = 825,702.26 × 151,122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,533.92x = 124,781,862,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,781,862,878.85/550,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,656.09

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