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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,969.99, 550,430.22 and 100,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,969.99, 550,430.22 and 100,708.20 is: 151,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,969.99 : 550,430.22 = 100,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,969.99/550,430.22 = 100,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,969.99x = 550,430.22 × 100,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,969.99x = 55,432,836,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432,836,681.80/366,969.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,055.50

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