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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,919.95, 550,379.93 and 234,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,919.95, 550,379.93 and 234,059.70 is: 351,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,919.95 : 550,379.93 = 234,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,919.95/550,379.93 = 234,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,919.95x = 550,379.93 × 234,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,919.95x = 128,821,761,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,821,761,301.82/366,919.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,089.55

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