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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,751.76, 668,654.64 and 179,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,751.76, 668,654.64 and 179,512.32 is: 269,279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,751.76 : 668,654.64 = 179,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,751.76/668,654.64 = 179,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,751.76x = 668,654.64 × 179,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,751.76x = 120,031,745,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,031,745,705.17/445,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,279.35

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