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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,934.06, 550,342.05 and 100,632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,934.06, 550,342.05 and 100,632.79 is: 150,932.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,934.06 : 550,342.05 = 100,632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,934.06/550,342.05 = 100,632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,934.06x = 550,342.05 × 100,632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,934.06x = 55,382,455,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,382,455,945.82/366,934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,932.99

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