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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,972.31, 549,937.62 and 153,510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,972.31, 549,937.62 and 153,510.17 is: 230,047.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,972.31 : 549,937.62 = 153,510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,972.31/549,937.62 = 153,510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,972.31x = 549,937.62 × 153,510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,972.31x = 84,421,017,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,421,017,535.60/366,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,047.38

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