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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,030.07, 665,869.78 and 177,740.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,030.07, 665,869.78 and 177,740.95 is: 266,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,030.07 : 665,869.78 = 177,740.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,030.07/665,869.78 = 177,740.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,030.07x = 665,869.78 × 177,740.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,030.07x = 118,352,323,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,352,323,499.79/444,030.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,541.24

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