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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,855.60, 826,188.42 and 146,050.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,855.60, 826,188.42 and 146,050.67 is: 219,050.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,855.60 : 826,188.42 = 146,050.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,855.60/826,188.42 = 146,050.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,855.60x = 826,188.42 × 146,050.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,855.60x = 120,665,372,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,665,372,287.24/550,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,050.82

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