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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,949.10, 550,423.65 and 156,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,949.10, 550,423.65 and 156,997.10 is: 235,495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949.10 : 550,423.65 = 156,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949.10/550,423.65 = 156,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949.10x = 550,423.65 × 156,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949.10x = 86,414,916,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,414,916,821.42/366,949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,495.65

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