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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,087.60, 660,131.40 and 187,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,087.60, 660,131.40 and 187,302.80 is: 280,954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,087.60 : 660,131.40 = 187,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,087.60/660,131.40 = 187,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,087.60x = 660,131.40 × 187,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,087.60x = 123,644,459,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,644,459,587.92/440,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,954.20

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