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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,249.62, 551,107.47 and 156,889.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,249.62, 551,107.47 and 156,889.14 is: 235,433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,249.62 : 551,107.47 = 156,889.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,249.62/551,107.47 = 156,889.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,249.62x = 551,107.47 × 156,889.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,249.62x = 86,462,777,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,462,777,015.88/367,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,433.26

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