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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,188, 832,805.04 and 161,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,188, 832,805.04 and 161,204 is: 241,812.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,188 : 832,805.04 = 161,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,188/832,805.04 = 161,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,188x = 832,805.04 × 161,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,188x = 134,251,503,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,251,503,668.16/555,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,812.69

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