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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,924.90, 550,387.35 and 156,972.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,924.90, 550,387.35 and 156,972.90 is: 235,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,924.90 : 550,387.35 = 156,972.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,924.90/550,387.35 = 156,972.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,924.90x = 550,387.35 × 156,972.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,924.90x = 86,395,898,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,395,898,452.82/366,924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,459.35

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