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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,139.97, 660,254.70 and 151,914.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,139.97, 660,254.70 and 151,914.10 is: 227,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,139.97 : 660,254.70 = 151,914.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,139.97/660,254.70 = 151,914.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,139.97x = 660,254.70 × 151,914.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,139.97x = 100,301,998,521.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,301,998,521.27/440,139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,886.59

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