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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,930.70, 550,368.70 and 153,643.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,930.70, 550,368.70 and 153,643.53 is: 230,453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,930.70 : 550,368.70 = 153,643.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,930.70/550,368.70 = 153,643.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,930.70x = 550,368.70 × 153,643.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,930.70x = 84,560,589,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,560,589,869.51/366,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,453.84

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