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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,414.78, 666,705.08 and 178,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,414.78, 666,705.08 and 178,196.12 is: 267,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,414.78 : 666,705.08 = 178,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,414.78/666,705.08 = 178,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,414.78x = 666,705.08 × 178,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,414.78x = 118,804,258,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,804,258,440.29/444,414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,327.42

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