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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,177.33, 832,796.41 and 176,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,177.33, 832,796.41 and 176,070.62 is: 264,115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,177.33 : 832,796.41 = 176,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,177.33/832,796.41 = 176,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,177.33x = 832,796.41 × 176,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,177.33x = 146,630,980,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,630,980,242.47/555,177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,115.58

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