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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,169.62, 660,298.17 and 159,708.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,169.62, 660,298.17 and 159,708.74 is: 239,578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,169.62 : 660,298.17 = 159,708.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,169.62/660,298.17 = 159,708.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,169.62x = 660,298.17 × 159,708.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,169.62x = 105,455,388,755.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,455,388,755.01/440,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,578.98

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