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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,167.40, 832,751.10 and 200,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,167.40, 832,751.10 and 200,217.30 is: 300,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,167.40 : 832,751.10 = 200,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,167.40/832,751.10 = 200,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,167.40x = 832,751.10 × 200,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,167.40x = 166,731,176,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,731,176,814.03/555,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,325.95

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