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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,904.58, 550,356.86 and 177,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,904.58, 550,356.86 and 177,455.70 is: 266,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,904.58 : 550,356.86 = 177,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,904.58/550,356.86 = 177,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,904.58x = 550,356.86 × 177,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,904.58x = 97,663,962,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,663,962,284.74/366,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,183.55

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