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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,919.65, 550,379.48 and 156,967.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,919.65, 550,379.48 and 156,967.65 is: 235,451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,919.65 : 550,379.48 = 156,967.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,919.65/550,379.48 = 156,967.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,919.65x = 550,379.48 × 156,967.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,919.65x = 86,391,772,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,391,772,798.98/366,919.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,451.48

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