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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,314.26, 832,971.38 and 134,590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,314.26, 832,971.38 and 134,590.14 is: 201,885.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,314.26 : 832,971.38 = 134,590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,314.26/832,971.38 = 134,590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,314.26x = 832,971.38 × 134,590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,314.26x = 112,109,734,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,109,734,650.19/555,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,885.21

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