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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,247.16, 667,704.66 and 178,917.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,247.16, 667,704.66 and 178,917.54 is: 268,309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,247.16 : 667,704.66 = 178,917.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,247.16/667,704.66 = 178,917.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,247.16x = 667,704.66 × 178,917.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,247.16x = 119,464,075,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,464,075,213.74/445,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,309.57

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