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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,796.52, 550,196.70 and 166,977.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,796.52, 550,196.70 and 166,977.17 is: 250,466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,796.52 : 550,196.70 = 166,977.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,796.52/550,196.70 = 166,977.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,796.52x = 550,196.70 × 166,977.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,796.52x = 91,870,287,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,870,287,909.34/366,796.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,466.63

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