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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,312.95, 660,261.23 and 170,567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,312.95, 660,261.23 and 170,567.42 is: 255,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,312.95 : 660,261.23 = 170,567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,312.95/660,261.23 = 170,567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,312.95x = 660,261.23 × 170,567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,312.95x = 112,619,055,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,619,055,324.94/440,312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,770.48

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