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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,472, 833,350.08 and 161,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,472, 833,350.08 and 161,488 is: 242,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,472 : 833,350.08 = 161,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,472/833,350.08 = 161,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,472x = 833,350.08 × 161,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,472x = 134,576,037,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,576,037,719.04/555,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,273.31

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