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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,929.10, 550,393.65 and 156,588.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,929.10, 550,393.65 and 156,588.30 is: 234,882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,929.10 : 550,393.65 = 156,588.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,929.10/550,393.65 = 156,588.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,929.10x = 550,393.65 × 156,588.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,929.10x = 86,185,205,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,185,205,984.30/366,929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,882.45

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