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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,181.30, 550,797.77 and 153,733.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,181.30, 550,797.77 and 153,733.82 is: 230,611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,181.30 : 550,797.77 = 153,733.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,181.30/550,797.77 = 153,733.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,181.30x = 550,797.77 × 153,733.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,181.30x = 84,676,242,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,676,242,859.93/367,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,611.53

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