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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,882.10, 550,323.15 and 156,930.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,882.10, 550,323.15 and 156,930.10 is: 235,395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,882.10 : 550,323.15 = 156,930.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,882.10/550,323.15 = 156,930.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,882.10x = 550,323.15 × 156,930.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,882.10x = 86,362,266,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,362,266,961.82/366,882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,395.15

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