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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,000.68, 551,604.30 and 178,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,000.68, 551,604.30 and 178,059.88 is: 266,897.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,000.68 : 551,604.30 = 178,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,000.68/551,604.30 = 178,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,000.68x = 551,604.30 × 178,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,000.68x = 98,218,595,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,218,595,465.48/368,000.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,897.86

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