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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,170.12, 660,298.92 and 159,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,170.12, 660,298.92 and 159,709.24 is: 239,579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,170.12 : 660,298.92 = 159,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,170.12/660,298.92 = 159,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,170.12x = 660,298.92 × 159,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,170.12x = 105,455,838,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,455,838,686.02/440,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,579.73

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