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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,250.30, 660,375.45 and 159,968.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,250.30, 660,375.45 and 159,968.70 is: 239,953.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,250.30 : 660,375.45 = 159,968.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,250.30/660,375.45 = 159,968.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,250.30x = 660,375.45 × 159,968.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,250.30x = 105,639,402,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,639,402,248.42/440,250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,953.05

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