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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,910.65, 550,365.98 and 156,958.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,910.65, 550,365.98 and 156,958.65 is: 235,437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,910.65 : 550,365.98 = 156,958.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,910.65/550,365.98 = 156,958.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,910.65x = 550,365.98 × 156,958.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,910.65x = 86,384,700,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,384,700,441.93/366,910.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,437.98

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