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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,898.60, 550,347.90 and 156,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,898.60, 550,347.90 and 156,946.60 is: 235,419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,898.60 : 550,347.90 = 156,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,898.60/550,347.90 = 156,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,898.60x = 550,347.90 × 156,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,898.60x = 86,375,231,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,375,231,722.14/366,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,419.90

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