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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,083.80, 832,730.73 and 176,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,083.80, 832,730.73 and 176,099.92 is: 264,183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,083.80 : 832,730.73 = 176,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,083.80/832,730.73 = 176,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,083.80x = 832,730.73 × 176,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,083.80x = 146,643,814,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,643,814,934.54/555,083.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,183.20

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