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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,327.77, 667,825.74 and 178,998.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,327.77, 667,825.74 and 178,998.51 is: 268,431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,327.77 : 667,825.74 = 178,998.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,327.77/667,825.74 = 178,998.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,327.77x = 667,825.74 × 178,998.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,327.77x = 119,539,812,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,539,812,399.65/445,327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,431.08

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