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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,020.16, 660,307.89 and 187,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,020.16, 660,307.89 and 187,300.24 is: 281,068.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,020.16 : 660,307.89 = 187,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,020.16/660,307.89 = 187,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,020.16x = 660,307.89 × 187,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,020.16x = 123,675,826,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,675,826,270.89/440,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,068.55

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