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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,207.40, 660,311.10 and 159,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,207.40, 660,311.10 and 159,688.20 is: 239,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,207.40 : 660,311.10 = 159,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,207.40/660,311.10 = 159,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,207.40x = 660,311.10 × 159,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,207.40x = 105,443,890,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,443,890,999.02/440,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,532.30

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