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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,151.40, 666,032.70 and 177,823.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,151.40, 666,032.70 and 177,823.40 is: 266,657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,151.40 : 666,032.70 = 177,823.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,151.40/666,032.70 = 177,823.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,151.40x = 666,032.70 × 177,823.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,151.40x = 118,436,199,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,436,199,225.18/444,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,657.27

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