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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,925.15, 550,387.73 and 156,973.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,925.15, 550,387.73 and 156,973.15 is: 235,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,925.15 : 550,387.73 = 156,973.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,925.15/550,387.73 = 156,973.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,925.15x = 550,387.73 × 156,973.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,925.15x = 86,396,095,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,396,095,699.45/366,925.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,459.73

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