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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,940.89, 833,972.58 and 176,772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,940.89, 833,972.58 and 176,772.92 is: 265,178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,940.89 : 833,972.58 = 176,772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,940.89/833,972.58 = 176,772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,940.89x = 833,972.58 × 176,772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,940.89x = 147,423,763,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,423,763,996.67/555,940.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,178.85

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