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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,912.08, 550,368.12 and 177,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,912.08, 550,368.12 and 177,463.20 is: 266,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,912.08 : 550,368.12 = 177,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,912.08/550,368.12 = 177,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,912.08x = 550,368.12 × 177,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,912.08x = 97,670,087,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,670,087,753.18/366,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,194.80

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