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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,414.58, 666,704.79 and 178,195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,414.58, 666,704.79 and 178,195.93 is: 267,327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,414.58 : 666,704.79 = 178,195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,414.58/666,704.79 = 178,195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,414.58x = 666,704.79 × 178,195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,414.58x = 118,804,078,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,804,078,422.74/444,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,327.14

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