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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,502.70, 668,254.05 and 179,454.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,502.70, 668,254.05 and 179,454.15 is: 269,181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,502.70 : 668,254.05 = 179,454.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,502.70/668,254.05 = 179,454.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,502.70x = 668,254.05 × 179,454.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,502.70x = 119,920,962,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,920,962,526.81/445,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,181.23

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