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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,127.23, 660,048.35 and 140,537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,127.23, 660,048.35 and 140,537.62 is: 210,760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,127.23 : 660,048.35 = 140,537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,127.23/660,048.35 = 140,537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,127.23x = 660,048.35 × 140,537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,127.23x = 92,761,624,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,761,624,193.93/440,127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,760.93

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