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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,982.60, 550,473.90 and 156,641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,982.60, 550,473.90 and 156,641.80 is: 234,962.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982.60 : 550,473.90 = 156,641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982.60/550,473.90 = 156,641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982.60x = 550,473.90 × 156,641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982.60x = 86,227,222,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,227,222,549.02/366,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,962.70

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