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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,985.04, 551,580.86 and 178,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,985.04, 551,580.86 and 178,044.09 is: 266,874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,985.04 : 551,580.86 = 178,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,985.04/551,580.86 = 178,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,985.04x = 551,580.86 × 178,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,985.04x = 98,205,712,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,205,712,280.12/367,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,874.20

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