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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,866.90, 550,300.35 and 156,914.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,866.90, 550,300.35 and 156,914.90 is: 235,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,866.90 : 550,300.35 = 156,914.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,866.90/550,300.35 = 156,914.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,866.90x = 550,300.35 × 156,914.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,866.90x = 86,350,324,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,350,324,390.22/366,866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,372.35

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