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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,895.90, 550,343.85 and 156,943.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,895.90, 550,343.85 and 156,943.90 is: 235,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,895.90 : 550,343.85 = 156,943.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,895.90/550,343.85 = 156,943.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,895.90x = 550,343.85 × 156,943.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,895.90x = 86,373,110,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,373,110,160.02/366,895.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,415.85

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