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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,975.01, 833,962.52 and 135,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,975.01, 833,962.52 and 135,247.24 is: 202,870.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,975.01 : 833,962.52 = 135,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,975.01/833,962.52 = 135,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,975.01x = 833,962.52 × 135,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,975.01x = 112,791,129,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,791,129,093.45/555,975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,870.86

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