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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,016.84, 832,525.30 and 134,292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,016.84, 832,525.30 and 134,292.71 is: 201,439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,016.84 : 832,525.30 = 134,292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,016.84/832,525.30 = 134,292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,016.84x = 832,525.30 × 134,292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,016.84x = 111,802,078,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,802,078,680.56/555,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,439.07

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