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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,439.74, 833,159.61 and 156,064.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,439.74, 833,159.61 and 156,064.38 is: 234,096.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,439.74 : 833,159.61 = 156,064.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,439.74/833,159.61 = 156,064.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,439.74x = 833,159.61 × 156,064.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,439.74x = 130,026,537,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,026,537,975.69/555,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,096.57

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