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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,525.84, 549,954 and 233,371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,525.84, 549,954 and 233,371.56 is: 350,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,525.84 : 549,954 = 233,371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,525.84/549,954 = 233,371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,525.84x = 549,954 × 233,371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,525.84x = 128,343,622,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,343,622,908.24/366,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,162.55

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