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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,918.08, 550,377.12 and 177,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,918.08, 550,377.12 and 177,469.20 is: 266,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,918.08 : 550,377.12 = 177,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,918.08/550,377.12 = 177,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,918.08x = 550,377.12 × 177,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,918.08x = 97,674,987,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,674,987,184.70/366,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,203.80

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