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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,973.36, 667,459.48 and 178,733.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,973.36, 667,459.48 and 178,733.92 is: 268,100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,973.36 : 667,459.48 = 178,733.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,973.36/667,459.48 = 178,733.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,973.36x = 667,459.48 × 178,733.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,973.36x = 119,297,649,301.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,297,649,301.56/444,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,100.66

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