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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,068.49, 549,457.83 and 176,662.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,068.49, 549,457.83 and 176,662.17 is: 265,164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,068.49 : 549,457.83 = 176,662.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,068.49/549,457.83 = 176,662.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,068.49x = 549,457.83 × 176,662.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,068.49x = 97,068,412,571.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,068,412,571.29/366,068.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,164.62

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