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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,131.40, 666,002.70 and 177,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,131.40, 666,002.70 and 177,803.40 is: 266,627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,131.40 : 666,002.70 = 177,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,131.40/666,002.70 = 177,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,131.40x = 666,002.70 × 177,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,131.40x = 118,417,544,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,417,544,469.18/444,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,627.27

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