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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,305.26, 832,957.88 and 134,581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,305.26, 832,957.88 and 134,581.14 is: 201,871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,305.26 : 832,957.88 = 134,581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,305.26/832,957.88 = 134,581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,305.26x = 832,957.88 × 134,581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,305.26x = 112,100,421,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,100,421,062.38/555,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,871.71

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