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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,931.15, 550,396.73 and 156,979.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,931.15, 550,396.73 and 156,979.15 is: 235,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,931.15 : 550,396.73 = 156,979.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,931.15/550,396.73 = 156,979.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,931.15x = 550,396.73 × 156,979.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,931.15x = 86,400,810,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,400,810,838.18/366,931.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,468.73

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