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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,000, 550,592.48 and 104,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,000, 550,592.48 and 104,344 is: 156,542.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,000 : 550,592.48 = 104,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,000/550,592.48 = 104,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,000x = 550,592.48 × 104,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,000x = 57,451,021,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,451,021,733.12/367,000
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,542.29

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