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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,902.65, 550,353.98 and 156,950.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,902.65, 550,353.98 and 156,950.65 is: 235,425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,902.65 : 550,353.98 = 156,950.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,902.65/550,353.98 = 156,950.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,902.65x = 550,353.98 × 156,950.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,902.65x = 86,378,414,891.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,378,414,891.09/366,902.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,425.98

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