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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,827.67, 550,228.50 and 100,583.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,827.67, 550,228.50 and 100,583.91 is: 150,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,827.67 : 550,228.50 = 100,583.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,827.67/550,228.50 = 100,583.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,827.67x = 550,228.50 × 100,583.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,827.67x = 55,344,133,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,344,133,923.44/366,827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,872.30

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