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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,249.38, 550,787.88 and 177,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,249.38, 550,787.88 and 177,615.96 is: 266,382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,249.38 : 550,787.88 = 177,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,249.38/550,787.88 = 177,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,249.38x = 550,787.88 × 177,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,249.38x = 97,828,718,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,828,718,062.56/367,249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,382.26

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