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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,216.14, 550,422.45 and 156,979.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,216.14, 550,422.45 and 156,979.02 is: 235,296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,216.14 : 550,422.45 = 156,979.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,216.14/550,422.45 = 156,979.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,216.14x = 550,422.45 × 156,979.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,216.14x = 86,404,776,787.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,404,776,787.00/367,216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,296.78

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