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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,872.44, 550,251.90 and 150,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,872.44, 550,251.90 and 150,753.08 is: 226,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,872.44 : 550,251.90 = 150,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,872.44/550,251.90 = 150,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,872.44x = 550,251.90 × 150,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,872.44x = 82,952,168,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,952,168,700.85/366,872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,106.30

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