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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,904.08, 550,356.12 and 177,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,904.08, 550,356.12 and 177,455.20 is: 266,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,904.08 : 550,356.12 = 177,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,904.08/550,356.12 = 177,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,904.08x = 550,356.12 × 177,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,904.08x = 97,663,555,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,663,555,345.82/366,904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,182.80

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