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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,904.65, 551,406.74 and 180,047.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,904.65, 551,406.74 and 180,047.37 is: 270,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,904.65 : 551,406.74 = 180,047.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,904.65/551,406.74 = 180,047.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,904.65x = 551,406.74 × 180,047.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,904.65x = 99,279,333,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,279,333,337.27/366,904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,586.20

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