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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,148.83, 659,827.16 and 159,469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,148.83, 659,827.16 and 159,469.25 is: 239,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,148.83 : 659,827.16 = 159,469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,148.83/659,827.16 = 159,469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,148.83x = 659,827.16 × 159,469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,148.83x = 105,222,141,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,222,141,537.48/440,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,060.37

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