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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,901.08, 550,351.61 and 177,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,901.08, 550,351.61 and 177,452.20 is: 266,178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,901.08 : 550,351.61 = 177,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,901.08/550,351.61 = 177,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,901.08x = 550,351.61 × 177,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,901.08x = 97,661,103,968.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,661,103,968.04/366,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,178.30

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