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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,082.80, 832,729.23 and 176,098.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,082.80, 832,729.23 and 176,098.92 is: 264,181.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,082.80 : 832,729.23 = 176,098.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,082.80/832,729.23 = 176,098.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,082.80x = 832,729.23 × 176,098.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,082.80x = 146,642,718,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,642,718,055.43/555,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,181.70

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