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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,254.13, 832,881.26 and 181,277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,254.13, 832,881.26 and 181,277.13 is: 271,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,254.13 : 832,881.26 = 181,277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,254.13/832,881.26 = 181,277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,254.13x = 832,881.26 × 181,277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,254.13x = 150,982,324,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,982,324,443.58/555,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,915.72

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