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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,851.88, 550,221.12 and 150,732.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,851.88, 550,221.12 and 150,732.54 is: 226,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,851.88 : 550,221.12 = 150,732.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,851.88/550,221.12 = 150,732.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,851.88x = 550,221.12 × 150,732.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,851.88x = 82,936,226,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,936,226,979.24/366,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,075.51

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