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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,261.10, 660,223.98 and 187,381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,261.10, 660,223.98 and 187,381.98 is: 281,001.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,261.10 : 660,223.98 = 187,381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,261.10/660,223.98 = 187,381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,261.10x = 660,223.98 × 187,381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,261.10x = 123,714,076,615.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,714,076,615.88/440,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,001.61

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