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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,985.54, 551,581.61 and 178,044.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,985.54, 551,581.61 and 178,044.59 is: 266,874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,985.54 : 551,581.61 = 178,044.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,985.54/551,581.61 = 178,044.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,985.54x = 551,581.61 × 178,044.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,985.54x = 98,206,121,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,206,121,603.99/367,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,874.95

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