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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,437.08, 549,567.21 and 153,089.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,437.08, 549,567.21 and 153,089.74 is: 229,597.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,437.08 : 549,567.21 = 153,089.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,437.08/549,567.21 = 153,089.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,437.08x = 549,567.21 × 153,089.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,437.08x = 84,133,101,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,133,101,291.43/366,437.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,597.67

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