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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,096.08, 832,696.38 and 155,735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,096.08, 832,696.38 and 155,735.30 is: 233,617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,096.08 : 832,696.38 = 155,735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,096.08/832,696.38 = 155,735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,096.08x = 832,696.38 × 155,735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,096.08x = 129,680,220,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,680,220,548.21/555,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,617.61

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