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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,947.10, 550,420.65 and 156,995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,947.10, 550,420.65 and 156,995.10 is: 235,492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,947.10 : 550,420.65 = 156,995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,947.10/550,420.65 = 156,995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,947.10x = 550,420.65 × 156,995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,947.10x = 86,413,344,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,413,344,988.82/366,947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,492.65

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