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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,567.51, 825,714.55 and 151,188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,567.51, 825,714.55 and 151,188.50 is: 226,745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,567.51 : 825,714.55 = 151,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,567.51/825,714.55 = 151,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,567.51x = 825,714.55 × 151,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,567.51x = 124,838,545,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,838,545,928.99/550,567.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,745.21

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