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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,673.78, 833,413.57 and 156,219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,673.78, 833,413.57 and 156,219.66 is: 234,302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,673.78 : 833,413.57 = 156,219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,673.78/833,413.57 = 156,219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,673.78x = 833,413.57 × 156,219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,673.78x = 130,195,584,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,195,584,544.79/555,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,302.19

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