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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,251.40, 666,182.70 and 177,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,251.40, 666,182.70 and 177,923.40 is: 266,807.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,251.40 : 666,182.70 = 177,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,251.40/666,182.70 = 177,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,251.40x = 666,182.70 × 177,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,251.40x = 118,529,491,005.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,529,491,005.18/444,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,807.24

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