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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,966.80, 551,877.30 and 178,426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,966.80, 551,877.30 and 178,426.80 is: 267,604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,966.80 : 551,877.30 = 178,426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,966.80/551,877.30 = 178,426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,966.80x = 551,877.30 × 178,426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,966.80x = 98,469,700,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,469,700,631.64/367,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,604.85

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