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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,195.51, 550,141.64 and 153,492.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,195.51, 550,141.64 and 153,492.34 is: 229,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,195.51 : 550,141.64 = 153,492.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,195.51/550,141.64 = 153,492.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,195.51x = 550,141.64 × 153,492.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,195.51x = 84,442,526,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,442,526,663.41/367,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,966.12

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