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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,134, 836,033.08 and 202,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,134, 836,033.08 and 202,175.72 is: 303,384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,134 : 836,033.08 = 202,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,134/836,033.08 = 202,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,134x = 836,033.08 × 202,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,134x = 169,025,589,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,025,589,892.82/557,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,384.09

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