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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,481.89, 550,077.62 and 177,075.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,481.89, 550,077.62 and 177,075.54 is: 265,784.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,481.89 : 550,077.62 = 177,075.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,481.89/550,077.62 = 177,075.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,481.89x = 550,077.62 × 177,075.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,481.89x = 97,405,290,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,405,290,718.04/366,481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,784.73

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