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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,931.70, 550,397.55 and 234,071.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,931.70, 550,397.55 and 234,071.45 is: 351,107.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,931.70 : 550,397.55 = 234,071.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,931.70/550,397.55 = 234,071.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,931.70x = 550,397.55 × 234,071.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,931.70x = 128,832,352,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,832,352,604.95/366,931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,107.18

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