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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,313.12, 832,969.70 and 134,588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,313.12, 832,969.70 and 134,588.98 is: 201,883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,313.12 : 832,969.70 = 134,588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,313.12/832,969.70 = 134,588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,313.12x = 832,969.70 × 134,588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,313.12x = 112,108,542,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,108,542,293.91/555,313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,883.47

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