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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,030.94, 665,871.09 and 177,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,030.94, 665,871.09 and 177,741.82 is: 266,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,030.94 : 665,871.09 = 177,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,030.94/665,871.09 = 177,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,030.94x = 665,871.09 × 177,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,030.94x = 118,353,139,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,353,139,421.98/444,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,542.55

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