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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,160.91, 659,794.70 and 250,228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,160.91, 659,794.70 and 250,228.91 is: 375,089.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,160.91 : 659,794.70 = 250,228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,160.91/659,794.70 = 250,228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,160.91x = 659,794.70 × 250,228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,160.91x = 165,099,710,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,099,710,879.84/440,160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,089.45

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