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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,083.76, 832,474.44 and 155,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,083.76, 832,474.44 and 155,699.76 is: 233,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,083.76 : 832,474.44 = 155,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,083.76/832,474.44 = 155,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,083.76x = 832,474.44 × 155,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,083.76x = 129,616,070,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,616,070,514.13/555,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,507.23

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