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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,553.62, 833,379.66 and 156,197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,553.62, 833,379.66 and 156,197.88 is: 234,310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,553.62 : 833,379.66 = 156,197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,553.62/833,379.66 = 156,197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,553.62x = 833,379.66 × 156,197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,553.62x = 130,172,136,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,172,136,127.12/555,553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,310.66

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