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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,922.40, 550,383.60 and 156,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,922.40, 550,383.60 and 156,970.40 is: 235,455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,922.40 : 550,383.60 = 156,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,922.40/550,383.60 = 156,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,922.40x = 550,383.60 × 156,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,922.40x = 86,393,933,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,393,933,845.44/366,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,455.60

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