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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,907.58, 550,361.37 and 177,458.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,907.58, 550,361.37 and 177,458.70 is: 266,188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,907.58 : 550,361.37 = 177,458.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,907.58/550,361.37 = 177,458.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,907.58x = 550,361.37 × 177,458.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,907.58x = 97,666,413,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,666,413,250.42/366,907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,188.05

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