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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,229.86, 832,715.39 and 155,909.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,229.86, 832,715.39 and 155,909.18 is: 233,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,229.86 : 832,715.39 = 155,909.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,229.86/832,715.39 = 155,909.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,229.86x = 832,715.39 × 155,909.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,229.86x = 129,827,969,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,827,969,854.48/555,229.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,827.43

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