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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,986.10, 550,479.15 and 157,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,986.10, 550,479.15 and 157,034.10 is: 235,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,986.10 : 550,479.15 = 157,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,986.10/550,479.15 = 157,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,986.10x = 550,479.15 × 157,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,986.10x = 86,443,997,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,443,997,889.02/366,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,551.15

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