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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,276.40, 660,414.60 and 159,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,276.40, 660,414.60 and 159,757.20 is: 239,635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,276.40 : 660,414.60 = 159,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,276.40/660,414.60 = 159,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,276.40x = 660,414.60 × 159,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,276.40x = 105,505,987,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,505,987,335.12/440,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,635.80

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