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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,311.87, 832,967.81 and 134,587.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,311.87, 832,967.81 and 134,587.75 is: 201,881.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,311.87 : 832,967.81 = 134,587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,311.87/832,967.81 = 134,587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,311.87x = 832,967.81 × 134,587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,311.87x = 112,107,261,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,107,261,624.38/555,311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,881.62

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