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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,954.90, 550,432.35 and 157,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,954.90, 550,432.35 and 157,002.90 is: 235,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,954.90 : 550,432.35 = 157,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,954.90/550,432.35 = 157,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,954.90x = 550,432.35 × 157,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,954.90x = 86,419,475,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,419,475,203.82/366,954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,504.35

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