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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,104.96, 550,715.04 and 156,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,104.96, 550,715.04 and 156,744 is: 235,140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,104.96 : 550,715.04 = 156,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,104.96/550,715.04 = 156,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,104.96x = 550,715.04 × 156,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,104.96x = 86,321,278,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,321,278,229.76/367,104.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,140.59

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