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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,029.94, 665,869.59 and 177,740.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,029.94, 665,869.59 and 177,740.82 is: 266,541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,029.94 : 665,869.59 = 177,740.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,029.94/665,869.59 = 177,740.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,029.94x = 665,869.59 × 177,740.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,029.94x = 118,352,206,939.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,352,206,939.66/444,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,541.05

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