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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,195.40, 660,098.70 and 173,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,195.40, 660,098.70 and 173,867.40 is: 260,724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,195.40 : 660,098.70 = 173,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,195.40/660,098.70 = 173,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,195.40x = 660,098.70 × 173,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,195.40x = 114,769,644,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,769,644,712.38/440,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,724.32

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