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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,208.52, 550,839.51 and 153,761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,208.52, 550,839.51 and 153,761.82 is: 230,653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,208.52 : 550,839.51 = 153,761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,208.52/550,839.51 = 153,761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,208.52x = 550,839.51 × 153,761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,208.52x = 84,698,085,585.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,698,085,585.51/367,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,653.92

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