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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,312.83, 551,181.93 and 154,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,312.83, 551,181.93 and 154,061.76 is: 231,181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,312.83 : 551,181.93 = 154,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,312.83/551,181.93 = 154,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,312.83x = 551,181.93 × 154,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,312.83x = 84,916,058,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,916,058,216.00/367,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,181.85

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