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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,905.90, 550,358.85 and 156,953.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,905.90, 550,358.85 and 156,953.90 is: 235,430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,905.90 : 550,358.85 = 156,953.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,905.90/550,358.85 = 156,953.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,905.90x = 550,358.85 × 156,953.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,905.90x = 86,380,967,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,380,967,907.02/366,905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,430.85

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