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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,968.78, 552,167.34 and 154,721.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,968.78, 552,167.34 and 154,721.26 is: 232,171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,968.78 : 552,167.34 = 154,721.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,968.78/552,167.34 = 154,721.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,968.78x = 552,167.34 × 154,721.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,968.78x = 85,432,026,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,432,026,575.65/367,968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,171.94

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