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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,954.60, 550,431.90 and 157,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,954.60, 550,431.90 and 157,002.60 is: 235,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,954.60 : 550,431.90 = 157,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,954.60/550,431.90 = 157,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,954.60x = 550,431.90 × 157,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,954.60x = 86,419,239,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,419,239,422.94/366,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,503.90

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