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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,831.60, 550,170.60 and 179,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,831.60, 550,170.60 and 179,977.20 is: 269,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,831.60 : 550,170.60 = 179,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,831.60/550,170.60 = 179,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,831.60x = 550,170.60 × 179,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,831.60x = 99,018,164,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,018,164,110.32/366,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,928.12

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