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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,580.46, 825,771.96 and 151,168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,580.46, 825,771.96 and 151,168.65 is: 226,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,580.46 : 825,771.96 = 151,168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,580.46/825,771.96 = 151,168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,580.46x = 825,771.96 × 151,168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,580.46x = 124,830,832,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,830,832,401.05/550,580.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,725.87

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