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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,715.06, 668,769.35 and 179,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,715.06, 668,769.35 and 179,994.56 is: 270,071.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,715.06 : 668,769.35 = 179,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,715.06/668,769.35 = 179,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,715.06x = 668,769.35 × 179,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,715.06x = 120,374,840,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,374,840,650.92/445,715.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,071.29

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