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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,010.60, 666,015.90 and 177,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,010.60, 666,015.90 and 177,812.20 is: 266,718.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,010.60 : 666,015.90 = 177,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,010.60/666,015.90 = 177,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,010.60x = 666,015.90 × 177,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,010.60x = 118,425,752,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,425,752,413.98/444,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,718.30

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