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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,950.28, 667,509.66 and 178,731.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,950.28, 667,509.66 and 178,731.63 is: 268,131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,950.28 : 667,509.66 = 178,731.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,950.28/667,509.66 = 178,731.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,950.28x = 667,509.66 × 178,731.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,950.28x = 119,305,089,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,305,089,572.55/444,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,131.28

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