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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,957.83, 550,409.40 and 153,670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,957.83, 550,409.40 and 153,670.65 is: 230,494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,957.83 : 550,409.40 = 153,670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,957.83/550,409.40 = 153,670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,957.83x = 550,409.40 × 153,670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,957.83x = 84,581,770,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,581,770,264.11/366,957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,494.53

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