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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,159.59, 832,672.06 and 155,832.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,159.59, 832,672.06 and 155,832.47 is: 233,729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,159.59 : 832,672.06 = 155,832.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,159.59/832,672.06 = 155,832.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,159.59x = 832,672.06 × 155,832.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,159.59x = 129,757,343,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,757,343,809.79/555,159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,729.81

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