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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,894.90, 550,342.35 and 156,942.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,894.90, 550,342.35 and 156,942.90 is: 235,414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,894.90 : 550,342.35 = 156,942.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,894.90/550,342.35 = 156,942.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,894.90x = 550,342.35 × 156,942.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,894.90x = 86,372,324,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,372,324,401.82/366,894.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,414.35

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