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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,396.96, 666,580.44 and 178,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,396.96, 666,580.44 and 178,085.96 is: 267,122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,396.96 : 666,580.44 = 178,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,396.96/666,580.44 = 178,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,396.96x = 666,580.44 × 178,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,396.96x = 118,708,617,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,708,617,574.62/444,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,122.93

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