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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,838.23, 832,257.48 and 134,114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,838.23, 832,257.48 and 134,114.06 is: 201,171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,838.23 : 832,257.48 = 134,114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,838.23/832,257.48 = 134,114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,838.23x = 832,257.48 × 134,114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,838.23x = 111,617,429,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,617,429,608.17/554,838.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,171.12

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