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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,295.92, 660,436.80 and 174,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,295.92, 660,436.80 and 174,058.92 is: 261,085.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,295.92 : 660,436.80 = 174,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,295.92/660,436.80 = 174,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,295.92x = 660,436.80 × 174,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,295.92x = 114,954,916,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,954,916,136.26/440,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,085.58

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