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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,508, 549,673.62 and 153,160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,508, 549,673.62 and 153,160.48 is: 229,703.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,508 : 549,673.62 = 153,160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,508/549,673.62 = 153,160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,508x = 549,673.62 × 153,160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,508x = 84,188,275,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,188,275,482.54/366,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,703.79

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