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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,140, 832,733.04 and 161,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,140, 832,733.04 and 161,156 is: 241,740.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,140 : 832,733.04 = 161,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,140/832,733.04 = 161,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,140x = 832,733.04 × 161,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,140x = 134,199,925,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,199,925,794.24/555,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,740.69

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