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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,926.60, 550,389.90 and 156,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,926.60, 550,389.90 and 156,585.80 is: 234,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,926.60 : 550,389.90 = 156,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,926.60/550,389.90 = 156,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,926.60x = 550,389.90 × 156,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,926.60x = 86,183,242,803.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,183,242,803.42/366,926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,878.70

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