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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,902.18, 664,031.43 and 176,582.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,902.18, 664,031.43 and 176,582.82 is: 264,745.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,902.18 : 664,031.43 = 176,582.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,902.18/664,031.43 = 176,582.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,902.18x = 664,031.43 × 176,582.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,902.18x = 117,256,542,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,256,542,478.03/442,902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,745.91

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