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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,279.80, 550,482.30 and 154,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,279.80, 550,482.30 and 154,047.30 is: 230,887.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,279.80 : 550,482.30 = 154,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,279.80/550,482.30 = 154,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,279.80x = 550,482.30 × 154,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,279.80x = 84,800,312,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,800,312,012.79/367,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,887.49

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