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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,106.96, 550,718.04 and 156,746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,106.96, 550,718.04 and 156,746 is: 235,143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,106.96 : 550,718.04 = 156,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,106.96/550,718.04 = 156,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,106.96x = 550,718.04 × 156,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,106.96x = 86,322,849,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,322,849,897.84/367,106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,143.59

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