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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,974.36, 667,460.98 and 178,734.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,974.36, 667,460.98 and 178,734.92 is: 268,102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,974.36 : 667,460.98 = 178,734.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,974.36/667,460.98 = 178,734.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,974.36x = 667,460.98 × 178,734.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,974.36x = 119,298,584,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,298,584,863.42/444,974.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,102.16

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