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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,829.37, 826,248.66 and 151,492.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,829.37, 826,248.66 and 151,492.05 is: 227,239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,829.37 : 826,248.66 = 151,492.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,829.37/826,248.66 = 151,492.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,829.37x = 826,248.66 × 151,492.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,829.37x = 125,170,103,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,170,103,313.15/550,829.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,239.34

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