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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,356.23, 833,066.65 and 156,028.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,356.23, 833,066.65 and 156,028.15 is: 234,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,356.23 : 833,066.65 = 156,028.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,356.23/833,066.65 = 156,028.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,356.23x = 833,066.65 × 156,028.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,356.23x = 129,981,848,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,981,848,226.20/555,356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,051.30

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