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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,156.09, 832,666.82 and 155,828.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,156.09, 832,666.82 and 155,828.97 is: 233,724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,156.09 : 832,666.82 = 155,828.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,156.09/832,666.82 = 155,828.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,156.09x = 832,666.82 × 155,828.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,156.09x = 129,753,612,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,753,612,134.63/555,156.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,724.56

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