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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,721.90, 667,207.56 and 178,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,721.90, 667,207.56 and 178,669.24 is: 268,053.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,721.90 : 667,207.56 = 178,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,721.90/667,207.56 = 178,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,721.90x = 667,207.56 × 178,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,721.90x = 119,209,467,667.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,209,467,667.45/444,721.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,053.96

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