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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,823.12, 667,359 and 178,770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,823.12, 667,359 and 178,770.32 is: 268,205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,823.12 : 667,359 = 178,770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,823.12/667,359 = 178,770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,823.12x = 667,359 × 178,770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,823.12x = 119,303,981,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,303,981,984.88/444,823.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,205.44

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