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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,227.28, 660,636.83 and 155,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,227.28, 660,636.83 and 155,916.80 is: 233,980.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,227.28 : 660,636.83 = 155,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,227.28/660,636.83 = 155,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,227.28x = 660,636.83 × 155,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,227.28x = 103,004,382,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,004,382,537.13/440,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,980.01

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