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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,895.10, 550,342.65 and 156,943.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,895.10, 550,342.65 and 156,943.10 is: 235,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,895.10 : 550,342.65 = 156,943.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,895.10/550,342.65 = 156,943.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,895.10x = 550,342.65 × 156,943.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,895.10x = 86,372,481,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,372,481,553.22/366,895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,414.65

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