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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,823.15, 550,234.73 and 153,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,823.15, 550,234.73 and 153,554.20 is: 230,331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,823.15 : 550,234.73 = 153,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,823.15/550,234.73 = 153,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,823.15x = 550,234.73 × 153,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,823.15x = 84,490,853,777.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,490,853,777.37/366,823.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,331.30

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