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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,982.64, 834,022.92 and 156,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,982.64, 834,022.92 and 156,626.72 is: 234,953.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,982.64 : 834,022.92 = 156,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,982.64/834,022.92 = 156,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,982.64x = 834,022.92 × 156,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,982.64x = 130,630,274,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,630,274,364.42/555,982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,953.87

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