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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,439.10, 551,158.65 and 157,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,439.10, 551,158.65 and 157,098.30 is: 235,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,439.10 : 551,158.65 = 157,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,439.10/551,158.65 = 157,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,439.10x = 551,158.65 × 157,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,439.10x = 86,586,086,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,586,086,945.30/367,439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,647.45

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