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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,984.54, 551,580.11 and 178,043.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,984.54, 551,580.11 and 178,043.59 is: 266,873.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,984.54 : 551,580.11 = 178,043.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,984.54/551,580.11 = 178,043.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,984.54x = 551,580.11 × 178,043.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,984.54x = 98,205,302,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,205,302,956.99/367,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,873.45

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