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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,566.88, 551,566.98 and 154,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,566.88, 551,566.98 and 154,372.20 is: 231,649.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,566.88 : 551,566.98 = 154,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,566.88/551,566.98 = 154,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,566.88x = 551,566.98 × 154,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,566.88x = 85,146,608,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,146,608,149.96/367,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,649.29

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