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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,255.44, 660,010.08 and 174,203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,255.44, 660,010.08 and 174,203.62 is: 261,157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,255.44 : 660,010.08 = 174,203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,255.44/660,010.08 = 174,203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,255.44x = 660,010.08 × 174,203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,255.44x = 114,976,145,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,976,145,172.49/440,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,157.81

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