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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,224.68, 660,599.36 and 159,763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,224.68, 660,599.36 and 159,763.80 is: 239,740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,224.68 : 660,599.36 = 159,763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,224.68/660,599.36 = 159,763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,224.68x = 660,599.36 × 159,763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,224.68x = 105,539,864,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,539,864,031.17/440,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,740.91

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