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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,901.90, 550,352.85 and 156,949.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,901.90, 550,352.85 and 156,949.90 is: 235,424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,901.90 : 550,352.85 = 156,949.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,901.90/550,352.85 = 156,949.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,901.90x = 550,352.85 × 156,949.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,901.90x = 86,377,824,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,377,824,772.22/366,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,424.85

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