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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,143.44, 826,719.12 and 151,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,143.44, 826,719.12 and 151,775.28 is: 227,664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,143.44 : 826,719.12 = 151,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,143.44/826,719.12 = 151,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,143.44x = 826,719.12 × 151,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,143.44x = 125,475,525,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,475,525,919.35/551,143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,664.01

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