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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,293.40, 666,245.70 and 177,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,293.40, 666,245.70 and 177,965.40 is: 266,870.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,293.40 : 666,245.70 = 177,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,293.40/666,245.70 = 177,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,293.40x = 666,245.70 × 177,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,293.40x = 118,568,682,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,568,682,498.78/444,293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,870.23

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