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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,901.10, 550,351.65 and 156,949.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,901.10, 550,351.65 and 156,949.10 is: 235,423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,901.10 : 550,351.65 = 156,949.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,901.10/550,351.65 = 156,949.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,901.10x = 550,351.65 × 156,949.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,901.10x = 86,377,196,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,377,196,151.02/366,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,423.65

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