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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,235.74, 660,321.33 and 140,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,235.74, 660,321.33 and 140,635.88 is: 210,943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,235.74 : 660,321.33 = 140,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,235.74/660,321.33 = 140,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,235.74x = 660,321.33 × 140,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,235.74x = 92,864,869,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,864,869,974.53/440,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,943.50

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