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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,207.87, 663,568.94 and 186,021.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,207.87, 663,568.94 and 186,021.66 is: 279,140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,207.87 : 663,568.94 = 186,021.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,207.87/663,568.94 = 186,021.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,207.87x = 663,568.94 × 186,021.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,207.87x = 123,438,195,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,438,195,611.36/442,207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,140.66

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