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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,535.26, 833,302.89 and 156,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,535.26, 833,302.89 and 156,216.60 is: 234,324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,535.26 : 833,302.89 = 156,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,535.26/833,302.89 = 156,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,535.26x = 833,302.89 × 156,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,535.26x = 130,175,744,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,175,744,245.97/555,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,324.90

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