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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,971.60, 550,457.40 and 157,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,971.60, 550,457.40 and 157,019.60 is: 235,529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,971.60 : 550,457.40 = 157,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,971.60/550,457.40 = 157,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,971.60x = 550,457.40 × 157,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,971.60x = 86,432,600,765.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,432,600,765.04/366,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,529.40

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