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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,216.86, 550,718.58 and 153,978.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,216.86, 550,718.58 and 153,978.90 is: 230,923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,216.86 : 550,718.58 = 153,978.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,216.86/550,718.58 = 153,978.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,216.86x = 550,718.58 × 153,978.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,216.86x = 84,799,041,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,799,041,157.96/367,216.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,923.61

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