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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,266.24, 832,899.72 and 134,542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,266.24, 832,899.72 and 134,542.88 is: 201,814.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,266.24 : 832,899.72 = 134,542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,266.24/832,899.72 = 134,542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,266.24x = 832,899.72 × 134,542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,266.24x = 112,060,727,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,060,727,079.99/555,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,814.41

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