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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,172.36, 550,178.78 and 233,112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,172.36, 550,178.78 and 233,112.04 is: 350,253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,172.36 : 550,178.78 = 233,112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,172.36/550,178.78 = 233,112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,172.36x = 550,178.78 × 233,112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,172.36x = 128,253,297,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,253,297,770.51/366,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,253.90

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