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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,095.08, 832,694.88 and 155,734.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,095.08, 832,694.88 and 155,734.30 is: 233,616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,095.08 : 832,694.88 = 155,734.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,095.08/832,694.88 = 155,734.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,095.08x = 832,694.88 × 155,734.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,095.08x = 129,679,154,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,679,154,250.38/555,095.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,616.11

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