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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,354.23, 833,063.65 and 156,026.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,354.23, 833,063.65 and 156,026.15 is: 234,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,354.23 : 833,063.65 = 156,026.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,354.23/833,063.65 = 156,026.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,354.23x = 833,063.65 × 156,026.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,354.23x = 129,979,714,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,979,714,014.45/555,354.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,048.30

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