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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,233.45, 555,240.11 and 156,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,233.45, 555,240.11 and 156,998.22 is: 235,450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,233.45 : 555,240.11 = 156,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,233.45/555,240.11 = 156,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,233.45x = 555,240.11 × 156,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,233.45x = 87,171,708,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,171,708,157.61/370,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,450.65

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