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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,114.20, 832,161 and 200,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,114.20, 832,161 and 200,041.40 is: 299,878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,114.20 : 832,161 = 200,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,114.20/832,161 = 200,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,114.20x = 832,161 × 200,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,114.20x = 166,466,651,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,466,651,465.40/555,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,878.21

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