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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,064.73, 549,452.19 and 176,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,064.73, 549,452.19 and 176,658.40 is: 265,158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,064.73 : 549,452.19 = 176,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,064.73/549,452.19 = 176,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,064.73x = 549,452.19 × 176,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,064.73x = 97,065,346,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,065,346,111.18/366,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,158.97

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