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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,979.24, 665,858.01 and 174,162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,979.24, 665,858.01 and 174,162.22 is: 261,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,979.24 : 665,858.01 = 174,162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,979.24/665,858.01 = 174,162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,979.24x = 665,858.01 × 174,162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,979.24x = 115,967,309,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,967,309,226.38/443,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,199.85

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