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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,522.71, 668,128.50 and 179,214.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,522.71, 668,128.50 and 179,214.15 is: 268,758.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,522.71 : 668,128.50 = 179,214.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,522.71/668,128.50 = 179,214.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,522.71x = 668,128.50 × 179,214.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,522.71x = 119,738,081,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,738,081,218.28/445,522.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,758.65

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