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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,908.33, 550,362.49 and 177,459.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,908.33, 550,362.49 and 177,459.45 is: 266,189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,908.33 : 550,362.49 = 177,459.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,908.33/550,362.49 = 177,459.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,908.33x = 550,362.49 × 177,459.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,908.33x = 97,667,024,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,667,024,776.03/366,908.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,189.17

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