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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,222.68, 660,596.36 and 159,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,222.68, 660,596.36 and 159,761.80 is: 239,737.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,222.68 : 660,596.36 = 159,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,222.68/660,596.36 = 159,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,222.68x = 660,596.36 × 159,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,222.68x = 105,538,063,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,538,063,547.05/440,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,737.91

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