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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,978.39, 550,015.76 and 174,953.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,978.39, 550,015.76 and 174,953.99 is: 262,215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,978.39 : 550,015.76 = 174,953.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,978.39/550,015.76 = 174,953.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,978.39x = 550,015.76 × 174,953.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,978.39x = 96,227,449,462.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,227,449,462.19/366,978.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,215.57

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