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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,857.40, 550,286.10 and 180,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,857.40, 550,286.10 and 180,233.40 is: 270,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,857.40 : 550,286.10 = 180,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,857.40/550,286.10 = 180,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,857.40x = 550,286.10 × 180,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,857.40x = 99,179,934,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,179,934,775.74/366,857.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,350.10

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