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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,577.40, 551,366.10 and 180,953.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,577.40, 551,366.10 and 180,953.40 is: 271,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,577.40 : 551,366.10 = 180,953.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,577.40/551,366.10 = 180,953.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,577.40x = 551,366.10 × 180,953.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,577.40x = 99,771,570,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,771,570,439.74/367,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,430.10

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