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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,991.76, 835,503.84 and 136,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,991.76, 835,503.84 and 136,267.52 is: 204,405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,991.76 : 835,503.84 = 136,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,991.76/835,503.84 = 136,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,991.76x = 835,503.84 × 136,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,991.76x = 113,852,036,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,852,036,227.28/556,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,405.24

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