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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,439.96, 549,961.38 and 156,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,439.96, 549,961.38 and 156,315.16 is: 234,601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,439.96 : 549,961.38 = 156,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,439.96/549,961.38 = 156,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,439.96x = 549,961.38 × 156,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,439.96x = 85,967,301,108.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,967,301,108.52/366,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,601.33

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