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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,550.94, 666,855.12 and 156,327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,550.94, 666,855.12 and 156,327.24 is: 234,500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,550.94 : 666,855.12 = 156,327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,550.94/666,855.12 = 156,327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,550.94x = 666,855.12 × 156,327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,550.94x = 104,247,620,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,247,620,389.47/444,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,500.96

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