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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,140.96, 832,693.52 and 235,207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,140.96, 832,693.52 and 235,207.38 is: 352,803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,140.96 : 832,693.52 = 235,207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,140.96/832,693.52 = 235,207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,140.96x = 832,693.52 × 235,207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,140.96x = 195,855,661,182.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,855,661,182.18/555,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,803.48

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