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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,907.08, 550,360.62 and 177,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,907.08, 550,360.62 and 177,458.20 is: 266,187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,907.08 : 550,360.62 = 177,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,907.08/550,360.62 = 177,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,907.08x = 550,360.62 × 177,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,907.08x = 97,666,004,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,666,004,976.08/366,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,187.30

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