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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,312.28, 832,968.38 and 134,588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,312.28, 832,968.38 and 134,588.16 is: 201,882.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,312.28 : 832,968.38 = 134,588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,312.28/832,968.38 = 134,588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,312.28x = 832,968.38 × 134,588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,312.28x = 112,107,681,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,107,681,602.38/555,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,882.23

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