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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,904.78, 551,406.94 and 180,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,904.78, 551,406.94 and 180,047.50 is: 270,586.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,904.78 : 551,406.94 = 180,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,904.78/551,406.94 = 180,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,904.78x = 551,406.94 × 180,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,904.78x = 99,279,439,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,279,439,201.01/366,904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,586.39

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