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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,277.40, 660,416.10 and 159,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,277.40, 660,416.10 and 159,758.20 is: 239,637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,277.40 : 660,416.10 = 159,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,277.40/660,416.10 = 159,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,277.40x = 660,416.10 × 159,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,277.40x = 105,506,887,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,506,887,387.02/440,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,637.30

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