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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,460.96, 550,731.36 and 156,852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,460.96, 550,731.36 and 156,852.32 is: 235,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,460.96 : 550,731.36 = 156,852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,460.96/550,731.36 = 156,852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,460.96x = 550,731.36 × 156,852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,460.96x = 86,383,491,512.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,383,491,512.76/367,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,082.09

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