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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,083.80, 550,188.30 and 153,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,083.80, 550,188.30 and 153,851.30 is: 230,593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,083.80 : 550,188.30 = 153,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,083.80/550,188.30 = 153,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,083.80x = 550,188.30 × 153,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,083.80x = 84,647,185,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,647,185,199.79/367,083.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,593.63

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