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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,156.93, 660,235.64 and 240,368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,156.93, 660,235.64 and 240,368.09 is: 360,552.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,156.93 : 660,235.64 = 240,368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,156.93/660,235.64 = 240,368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,156.93x = 660,235.64 × 240,368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,156.93x = 158,699,575,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,699,575,233.71/440,156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,552.26

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