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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,246.80, 550,837.80 and 100,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,246.80, 550,837.80 and 100,983.60 is: 151,466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,246.80 : 550,837.80 = 100,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,246.80/550,837.80 = 100,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,246.80x = 550,837.80 × 100,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,246.80x = 55,625,584,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625,584,060.08/367,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,466.49

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