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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,725.81, 667,213.26 and 178,673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,725.81, 667,213.26 and 178,673.17 is: 268,059.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,725.81 : 667,213.26 = 178,673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,725.81/667,213.26 = 178,673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,725.81x = 667,213.26 × 178,673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,725.81x = 119,213,104,894.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,213,104,894.17/444,725.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,059.78

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