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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,982.10, 550,473.15 and 157,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,982.10, 550,473.15 and 157,030.10 is: 235,545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982.10 : 550,473.15 = 157,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982.10/550,473.15 = 157,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982.10x = 550,473.15 × 157,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982.10x = 86,440,853,791.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,440,853,791.82/366,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,545.15

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