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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,079.08, 550,512.11 and 153,841.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,079.08, 550,512.11 and 153,841.42 is: 230,717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,079.08 : 550,512.11 = 153,841.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,079.08/550,512.11 = 153,841.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,079.08x = 550,512.11 × 153,841.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,079.08x = 84,691,564,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,691,564,729.60/367,079.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,717.49

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