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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,449.35, 551,169.12 and 177,926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,449.35, 551,169.12 and 177,926.66 is: 266,887.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,449.35 : 551,169.12 = 177,926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,449.35/551,169.12 = 177,926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,449.35x = 551,169.12 × 177,926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,449.35x = 98,067,680,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,067,680,595.00/367,449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,887.62

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