Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,168.88, 660,297.04 and 159,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 440,168.88, 660,297.04 and 159,708 is: 239,577.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
440,168.88 : 660,297.04 = 159,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
440,168.88/660,297.04 = 159,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
440,168.88x = 660,297.04 × 159,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
440,168.88x = 105,454,719,664.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,454,719,664.32/440,168.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,577.86
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