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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,095.44, 660,228.03 and 187,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,095.44, 660,228.03 and 187,371.30 is: 281,093.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,095.44 : 660,228.03 = 187,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,095.44/660,228.03 = 187,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,095.44x = 660,228.03 × 187,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,095.44x = 123,707,784,277.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,707,784,277.54/440,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,093.08

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