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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,307.26, 832,960.88 and 134,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,307.26, 832,960.88 and 134,583.14 is: 201,874.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,307.26 : 832,960.88 = 134,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,307.26/832,960.88 = 134,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,307.26x = 832,960.88 × 134,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,307.26x = 112,102,490,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,102,490,727.56/555,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,874.71

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