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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,911.90, 550,367.85 and 156,959.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,911.90, 550,367.85 and 156,959.90 is: 235,439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,911.90 : 550,367.85 = 156,959.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,911.90/550,367.85 = 156,959.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,911.90x = 550,367.85 × 156,959.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,911.90x = 86,385,682,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,385,682,699.22/366,911.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,439.85

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