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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,325.70, 832,902.15 and 155,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,325.70, 832,902.15 and 155,927.30 is: 233,866.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,325.70 : 832,902.15 = 155,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,325.70/832,902.15 = 155,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,325.70x = 832,902.15 × 155,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,325.70x = 129,872,183,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,872,183,413.70/555,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,866.69

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