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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,239.90, 660,327.54 and 140,640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,239.90, 660,327.54 and 140,640.04 is: 210,949.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,239.90 : 660,327.54 = 140,640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,239.90/660,327.54 = 140,640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,239.90x = 660,327.54 × 140,640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,239.90x = 92,868,491,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,868,491,638.70/440,239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,949.74

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