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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,431.59, 663,690.51 and 176,129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,431.59, 663,690.51 and 176,129.91 is: 264,212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,431.59 : 663,690.51 = 176,129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,431.59/663,690.51 = 176,129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,431.59x = 663,690.51 × 176,129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,431.59x = 116,895,749,794.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,895,749,794.15/442,431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,212.04

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