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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,920.65, 550,380.98 and 156,968.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,920.65, 550,380.98 and 156,968.65 is: 235,452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,920.65 : 550,380.98 = 156,968.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,920.65/550,380.98 = 156,968.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,920.65x = 550,380.98 × 156,968.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,920.65x = 86,392,559,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,392,559,416.28/366,920.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,452.98

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