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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,161.91, 659,796.20 and 250,229.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,161.91, 659,796.20 and 250,229.91 is: 375,090.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,161.91 : 659,796.20 = 250,229.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,161.91/659,796.20 = 250,229.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,161.91x = 659,796.20 × 250,229.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,161.91x = 165,100,743,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,100,743,744.34/440,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,090.94

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