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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,983.54, 551,578.61 and 178,042.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,983.54, 551,578.61 and 178,042.59 is: 266,871.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,983.54 : 551,578.61 = 178,042.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,983.54/551,578.61 = 178,042.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,983.54x = 551,578.61 × 178,042.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,983.54x = 98,204,484,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,204,484,758.11/367,983.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,871.95

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