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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,850.18, 826,209.65 and 151,531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,850.18, 826,209.65 and 151,531.52 is: 227,279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,850.18 : 826,209.65 = 151,531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,850.18/826,209.65 = 151,531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,850.18x = 826,209.65 × 151,531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,850.18x = 125,196,800,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,196,800,350.95/550,850.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,279.22

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