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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,962.35, 550,443.53 and 157,010.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,962.35, 550,443.53 and 157,010.35 is: 235,515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,962.35 : 550,443.53 = 157,010.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,962.35/550,443.53 = 157,010.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,962.35x = 550,443.53 × 157,010.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,962.35x = 86,425,331,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,425,331,300.54/366,962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,515.53

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