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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,192, 832,726.08 and 155,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,192, 832,726.08 and 155,848.32 is: 233,755.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,192 : 832,726.08 = 155,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,192/832,726.08 = 155,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,192x = 832,726.08 × 155,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,192x = 129,778,960,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,778,960,588.19/555,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,755.10

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