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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,567.38, 551,567.73 and 154,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,567.38, 551,567.73 and 154,372.70 is: 231,650.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,567.38 : 551,567.73 = 154,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,567.38/551,567.73 = 154,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,567.38x = 551,567.73 × 154,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,567.38x = 85,146,999,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,146,999,712.97/367,567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,650.04

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