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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,856.40, 550,284.60 and 180,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,856.40, 550,284.60 and 180,232.40 is: 270,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,856.40 : 550,284.60 = 180,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,856.40/550,284.60 = 180,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,856.40x = 550,284.60 × 180,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,856.40x = 99,179,114,141.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,179,114,141.04/366,856.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,348.60

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