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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,942.91, 833,981.84 and 156,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,942.91, 833,981.84 and 156,583.68 is: 234,894.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,942.91 : 833,981.84 = 156,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,942.91/833,981.84 = 156,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,942.91x = 833,981.84 × 156,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,942.91x = 130,587,945,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,587,945,951.83/555,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,894.53

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