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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,319.14, 832,978.68 and 134,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,319.14, 832,978.68 and 134,595 is: 201,892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,319.14 : 832,978.68 = 134,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,319.14/832,978.68 = 134,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,319.14x = 832,978.68 × 134,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,319.14x = 112,114,765,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,114,765,434.60/555,319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,892.49

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