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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,827.60, 550,164.60 and 179,973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,827.60, 550,164.60 and 179,973.20 is: 269,922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,827.60 : 550,164.60 = 179,973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,827.60/550,164.60 = 179,973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,827.60x = 550,164.60 × 179,973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,827.60x = 99,014,883,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,014,883,588.72/366,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,922.12

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