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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,903.65, 551,405.24 and 180,046.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,903.65, 551,405.24 and 180,046.37 is: 270,584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,903.65 : 551,405.24 = 180,046.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,903.65/551,405.24 = 180,046.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,903.65x = 551,405.24 × 180,046.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,903.65x = 99,278,513,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,278,513,014.43/366,903.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,584.70

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