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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,181.81, 550,798.53 and 153,734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,181.81, 550,798.53 and 153,734.32 is: 230,612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,181.81 : 550,798.53 = 153,734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,181.81/550,798.53 = 153,734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,181.81x = 550,798.53 × 153,734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,181.81x = 84,676,633,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,676,633,943.89/367,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,612.28

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