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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,942.14, 664,371.08 and 176,631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,942.14, 664,371.08 and 176,631.42 is: 264,930.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,942.14 : 664,371.08 = 176,631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,942.14/664,371.08 = 176,631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,942.14x = 664,371.08 × 176,631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,942.14x = 117,348,807,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,348,807,267.33/442,942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,930.33

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