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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,294.26, 832,941.12 and 181,317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,294.26, 832,941.12 and 181,317.26 is: 271,975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,294.26 : 832,941.12 = 181,317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,294.26/832,941.12 = 181,317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,294.26x = 832,941.12 × 181,317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,294.26x = 151,026,601,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,026,601,619.73/555,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,975.80

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