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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,514.70, 663,775.56 and 176,342.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,514.70, 663,775.56 and 176,342.94 is: 264,515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,514.70 : 663,775.56 = 176,342.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,514.70/663,775.56 = 176,342.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,514.70x = 663,775.56 × 176,342.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,514.70x = 117,052,133,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,052,133,750.55/442,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,515.81

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