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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,192.24, 832,795.20 and 195,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,192.24, 832,795.20 and 195,373.84 is: 293,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,192.24 : 832,795.20 = 195,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,192.24/832,795.20 = 195,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,192.24x = 832,795.20 × 195,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,192.24x = 162,706,396,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,706,396,157.57/555,192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,063.17

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