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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,070.78, 669,237.39 and 179,694.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,070.78, 669,237.39 and 179,694.18 is: 269,594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,070.78 : 669,237.39 = 179,694.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,070.78/669,237.39 = 179,694.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,070.78x = 669,237.39 × 179,694.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,070.78x = 120,258,064,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,258,064,021.39/446,070.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,594.13

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