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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,923.08, 550,384.62 and 177,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,923.08, 550,384.62 and 177,474.20 is: 266,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,923.08 : 550,384.62 = 177,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,923.08/550,384.62 = 177,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,923.08x = 550,384.62 × 177,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,923.08x = 97,679,070,126.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,679,070,126.80/366,923.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,211.30

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