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