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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,167.52, 549,251.42 and 176,592.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,167.52, 549,251.42 and 176,592.56 is: 264,888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,167.52 : 549,251.42 = 176,592.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,167.52/549,251.42 = 176,592.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,167.52x = 549,251.42 × 176,592.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,167.52x = 96,993,710,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,993,710,712.22/366,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,888.90

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