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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,822.15, 550,233.23 and 153,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,822.15, 550,233.23 and 153,553.20 is: 230,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,822.15 : 550,233.23 = 153,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,822.15/550,233.23 = 153,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,822.15x = 550,233.23 × 153,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,822.15x = 84,490,072,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,490,072,445.07/366,822.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,329.80

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