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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,245.54, 660,469.16 and 159,762.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,245.54, 660,469.16 and 159,762.79 is: 239,680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,245.54 : 660,469.16 = 159,762.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,245.54/660,469.16 = 159,762.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,245.54x = 660,469.16 × 159,762.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,245.54x = 105,518,395,710.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,518,395,710.56/440,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,680.78

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