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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,916.95, 550,375.43 and 177,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,916.95, 550,375.43 and 177,468.08 is: 266,202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,916.95 : 550,375.43 = 177,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,916.95/550,375.43 = 177,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,916.95x = 550,375.43 × 177,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,916.95x = 97,674,067,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,674,067,202.06/366,916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,202.11

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