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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,255.22, 550,885.26 and 101,043.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,255.22, 550,885.26 and 101,043.86 is: 151,566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,255.22 : 550,885.26 = 101,043.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,255.22/550,885.26 = 101,043.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,255.22x = 550,885.26 × 101,043.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,255.22x = 55,663,573,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,663,573,087.50/367,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,566.46

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