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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,852.36, 550,164.98 and 177,194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,852.36, 550,164.98 and 177,194.90 is: 265,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,852.36 : 550,164.98 = 177,194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,852.36/550,164.98 = 177,194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,852.36x = 550,164.98 × 177,194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,852.36x = 97,486,428,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,486,428,614.60/366,852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,737.50

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