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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,875.33, 826,316.64 and 151,558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,875.33, 826,316.64 and 151,558.29 is: 227,338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,875.33 : 826,316.64 = 151,558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,875.33/826,316.64 = 151,558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,875.33x = 826,316.64 × 151,558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,875.33x = 125,235,136,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,235,136,956.95/550,875.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,338.44

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