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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,444.70, 665,253.45 and 177,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,444.70, 665,253.45 and 177,159.90 is: 265,774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,444.70 : 665,253.45 = 177,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,444.70/665,253.45 = 177,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,444.70x = 665,253.45 × 177,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,444.70x = 117,856,234,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,856,234,676.66/443,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,774.37

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