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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,269.12, 832,919.76 and 176,191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,269.12, 832,919.76 and 176,191.52 is: 264,292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,269.12 : 832,919.76 = 176,191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,269.12/832,919.76 = 176,191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,269.12x = 832,919.76 × 176,191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,269.12x = 146,753,398,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,753,398,552.44/555,269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,292.38

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