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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,601.40, 551,402.10 and 180,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,601.40, 551,402.10 and 180,977.40 is: 271,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,601.40 : 551,402.10 = 180,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,601.40/551,402.10 = 180,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,601.40x = 551,402.10 × 180,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,601.40x = 99,791,318,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,791,318,412.54/367,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,466.10

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