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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,150.92, 832,805.81 and 170,932.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,150.92, 832,805.81 and 170,932.28 is: 256,422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,150.92 : 832,805.81 = 170,932.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,150.92/832,805.81 = 170,932.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,150.92x = 832,805.81 × 170,932.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,150.92x = 142,353,395,900.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,353,395,900.55/555,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,422.88

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