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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,241.16, 667,695.66 and 178,911.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,241.16, 667,695.66 and 178,911.54 is: 268,300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,241.16 : 667,695.66 = 178,911.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,241.16/667,695.66 = 178,911.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,241.16x = 667,695.66 × 178,911.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,241.16x = 119,458,458,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,458,458,781.92/445,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,300.57

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