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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,111.60, 832,696.80 and 176,062.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,111.60, 832,696.80 and 176,062.16 is: 264,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,111.60 : 832,696.80 = 176,062.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,111.60/832,696.80 = 176,062.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,111.60x = 832,696.80 × 176,062.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,111.60x = 146,606,397,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,606,397,233.09/555,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,102.56

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