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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,233.04, 832,834.44 and 155,877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,233.04, 832,834.44 and 155,877.12 is: 233,811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,233.04 : 832,834.44 = 155,877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,233.04/832,834.44 = 155,877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,233.04x = 832,834.44 × 155,877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,233.04x = 129,819,833,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,819,833,944.01/555,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,811.44

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