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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,924.65, 550,386.98 and 156,972.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,924.65, 550,386.98 and 156,972.65 is: 235,458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,924.65 : 550,386.98 = 156,972.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,924.65/550,386.98 = 156,972.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,924.65x = 550,386.98 × 156,972.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,924.65x = 86,395,702,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,395,702,776.10/366,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,458.98

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