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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,481.89, 833,092.83 and 156,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,481.89, 833,092.83 and 156,160.80 is: 234,204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,481.89 : 833,092.83 = 156,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,481.89/833,092.83 = 156,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,481.89x = 833,092.83 × 156,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,481.89x = 130,096,442,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,096,442,807.06/555,481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,204.65

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