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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,184, 832,799.04 and 161,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,184, 832,799.04 and 161,200 is: 241,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,184 : 832,799.04 = 161,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,184/832,799.04 = 161,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,184x = 832,799.04 × 161,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,184x = 134,247,205,248
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,247,205,248/555,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,806.69

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