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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,032.91, 669,180.60 and 179,656.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,032.91, 669,180.60 and 179,656.31 is: 269,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,032.91 : 669,180.60 = 179,656.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,032.91/669,180.60 = 179,656.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,032.91x = 669,180.60 × 179,656.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,032.91x = 120,222,513,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,222,513,973.68/446,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,537.32

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