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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,978.60, 550,467.90 and 156,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,978.60, 550,467.90 and 156,637.80 is: 234,956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,978.60 : 550,467.90 = 156,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,978.60/550,467.90 = 156,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,978.60x = 550,467.90 × 156,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,978.60x = 86,224,080,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,224,080,826.62/366,978.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,956.70

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