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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,737.24, 826,114.98 and 151,375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,737.24, 826,114.98 and 151,375.56 is: 227,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,737.24 : 826,114.98 = 151,375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,737.24/826,114.98 = 151,375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,737.24x = 826,114.98 × 151,375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,737.24x = 125,053,617,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,053,617,721.89/550,737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,065.85

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