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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,230.36, 832,716.14 and 155,909.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,230.36, 832,716.14 and 155,909.68 is: 233,828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,230.36 : 832,716.14 = 155,909.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,230.36/832,716.14 = 155,909.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,230.36x = 832,716.14 × 155,909.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,230.36x = 129,828,502,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,828,502,754.66/555,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,828.18

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