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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,356.17, 833,066.55 and 156,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,356.17, 833,066.55 and 156,028.08 is: 234,051.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,356.17 : 833,066.55 = 156,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,356.17/833,066.55 = 156,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,356.17x = 833,066.55 × 156,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,356.17x = 129,981,774,308.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,981,774,308.72/555,356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,051.19

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