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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,016.04, 832,655.67 and 181,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,016.04, 832,655.67 and 181,039.04 is: 271,601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,016.04 : 832,655.67 = 181,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,016.04/832,655.67 = 181,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,016.04x = 832,655.67 × 181,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,016.04x = 150,743,178,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,743,178,984.08/555,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,601.48

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