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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,409.28, 546,963.84 and 177,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,409.28, 546,963.84 and 177,552 is: 266,498.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,409.28 : 546,963.84 = 177,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,409.28/546,963.84 = 177,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,409.28x = 546,963.84 × 177,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,409.28x = 97,114,523,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,114,523,719.68/364,409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,498.49

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