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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,906.08, 550,359.12 and 177,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,906.08, 550,359.12 and 177,457.20 is: 266,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,906.08 : 550,359.12 = 177,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,906.08/550,359.12 = 177,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,906.08x = 550,359.12 × 177,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,906.08x = 97,665,188,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,665,188,429.66/366,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,185.80

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