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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,249.09, 660,669.62 and 155,938.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,249.09, 660,669.62 and 155,938.68 is: 234,012.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,249.09 : 660,669.62 = 155,938.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,249.09/660,669.62 = 155,938.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,249.09x = 660,669.62 × 155,938.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,249.09x = 103,023,947,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023,947,679.21/440,249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,012.86

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