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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,974.98, 668,773.82 and 179,663.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,974.98, 668,773.82 and 179,663.99 is: 269,419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,974.98 : 668,773.82 = 179,663.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,974.98/668,773.82 = 179,663.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,974.98x = 668,773.82 × 179,663.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,974.98x = 120,154,568,666.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,154,568,666.55/445,974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,419.98

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