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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,905.16, 551,407.49 and 180,047.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,905.16, 551,407.49 and 180,047.88 is: 270,586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,905.16 : 551,407.49 = 180,047.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,905.16/551,407.49 = 180,047.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,905.16x = 551,407.49 × 180,047.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,905.16x = 99,279,749,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,279,749,590.62/366,905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,586.95

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