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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,145.76, 832,833.84 and 222,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,145.76, 832,833.84 and 222,747.68 is: 334,167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,145.76 : 832,833.84 = 222,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,145.76/832,833.84 = 222,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,145.76x = 832,833.84 × 222,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,145.76x = 185,511,805,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,511,805,685.49/555,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,167.74

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