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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,908.03, 551,411.82 and 180,050.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,908.03, 551,411.82 and 180,050.75 is: 270,591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,908.03 : 551,411.82 = 180,050.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,908.03/551,411.82 = 180,050.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,908.03x = 551,411.82 × 180,050.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,908.03x = 99,282,111,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,282,111,749.87/366,908.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,591.28

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