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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,315.84, 832,973.85 and 134,591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,315.84, 832,973.85 and 134,591.76 is: 201,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,315.84 : 832,973.85 = 134,591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,315.84/832,973.85 = 134,591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,315.84x = 832,973.85 × 134,591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,315.84x = 112,111,416,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,111,416,505.48/555,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,887.66

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