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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,206.96, 550,868.04 and 156,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,206.96, 550,868.04 and 156,846 is: 235,293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,206.96 : 550,868.04 = 156,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,206.96/550,868.04 = 156,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,206.96x = 550,868.04 × 156,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,206.96x = 86,401,448,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,401,448,601.84/367,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,293.60

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