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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,323.70, 832,899.15 and 155,925.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,323.70, 832,899.15 and 155,925.30 is: 233,863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,323.70 : 832,899.15 = 155,925.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,323.70/832,899.15 = 155,925.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,323.70x = 832,899.15 × 155,925.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,323.70x = 129,870,049,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,870,049,833.50/555,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,863.69

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