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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,267.72, 832,903.74 and 134,542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,267.72, 832,903.74 and 134,542.92 is: 201,814.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,267.72 : 832,903.74 = 134,542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,267.72/832,903.74 = 134,542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,267.72x = 832,903.74 × 134,542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,267.72x = 112,061,301,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,061,301,258.52/555,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,814.90

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