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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,230.40, 660,345.60 and 159,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,230.40, 660,345.60 and 159,711.20 is: 239,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,230.40 : 660,345.60 = 159,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,230.40/660,345.60 = 159,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,230.40x = 660,345.60 × 159,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,230.40x = 105,464,588,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,464,588,190.72/440,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,566.80

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