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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,924.08, 550,386.12 and 177,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,924.08, 550,386.12 and 177,475.20 is: 266,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,924.08 : 550,386.12 = 177,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,924.08/550,386.12 = 177,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,924.08x = 550,386.12 × 177,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,924.08x = 97,679,886,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,679,886,724.22/366,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,212.80

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