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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,835.62, 833,679.62 and 156,507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,835.62, 833,679.62 and 156,507.53 is: 234,740.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,835.62 : 833,679.62 = 156,507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,835.62/833,679.62 = 156,507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,835.62x = 833,679.62 × 156,507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,835.62x = 130,477,136,850.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,477,136,850.42/555,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,740.51

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