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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,732.55, 755,598.83 and 129,755.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,732.55, 755,598.83 and 129,755.55 is: 194,633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,732.55 : 755,598.83 = 129,755.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,732.55/755,598.83 = 129,755.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,732.55x = 755,598.83 × 129,755.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,732.55x = 98,043,141,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,043,141,117.23/503,732.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,633.33

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