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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,871.38, 663,898.29 and 176,567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,871.38, 663,898.29 and 176,567.50 is: 264,688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,871.38 : 663,898.29 = 176,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,871.38/663,898.29 = 176,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,871.38x = 663,898.29 × 176,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,871.38x = 117,222,861,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,222,861,319.58/442,871.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,688.27

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