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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,659.78, 672,718.72 and 178,829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,659.78, 672,718.72 and 178,829.54 is: 268,136.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,659.78 : 672,718.72 = 178,829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,659.78/672,718.72 = 178,829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,659.78x = 672,718.72 × 178,829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,659.78x = 120,301,979,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,301,979,246.99/448,659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,136.31

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