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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,689.44, 550,034.60 and 100,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,689.44, 550,034.60 and 100,452.24 is: 150,678.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,689.44 : 550,034.60 = 100,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,689.44/550,034.60 = 100,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,689.44x = 550,034.60 × 100,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,689.44x = 55,252,207,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,252,207,647.50/366,689.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,678.48

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