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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,565.17, 833,159.09 and 156,113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,565.17, 833,159.09 and 156,113.07 is: 234,116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,565.17 : 833,159.09 = 156,113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,565.17/833,159.09 = 156,113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,565.17x = 833,159.09 × 156,113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,565.17x = 130,067,020,604.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,067,020,604.24/555,565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,116.58

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