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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,898.40, 550,347.60 and 156,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,898.40, 550,347.60 and 156,946.40 is: 235,419.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,898.40 : 550,347.60 = 156,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,898.40/550,347.60 = 156,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,898.40x = 550,347.60 × 156,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,898.40x = 86,375,074,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,375,074,568.64/366,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,419.60

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