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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,915.65, 550,373.48 and 156,963.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,915.65, 550,373.48 and 156,963.65 is: 235,445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,915.65 : 550,373.48 = 156,963.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,915.65/550,373.48 = 156,963.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,915.65x = 550,373.48 × 156,963.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,915.65x = 86,388,630,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,388,630,284.00/366,915.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,445.48

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