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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,916.90, 550,375.35 and 156,964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,916.90, 550,375.35 and 156,964.90 is: 235,447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,916.90 : 550,375.35 = 156,964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,916.90/550,375.35 = 156,964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,916.90x = 550,375.35 × 156,964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,916.90x = 86,389,611,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,389,611,775.22/366,916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,447.35

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