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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,223.08, 550,861.32 and 153,776.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,223.08, 550,861.32 and 153,776.32 is: 230,675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,223.08 : 550,861.32 = 153,776.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,223.08/550,861.32 = 153,776.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,223.08x = 550,861.32 × 153,776.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,223.08x = 84,709,426,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,709,426,619.94/367,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,675.66

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