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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,782.38, 550,173.06 and 100,563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,782.38, 550,173.06 and 100,563.68 is: 150,845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,782.38 : 550,173.06 = 100,563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,782.38/550,173.06 = 100,563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,782.38x = 550,173.06 × 100,563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,782.38x = 55,327,425,831.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,327,425,831.17/366,782.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,845.38

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