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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,313.71, 660,262.35 and 170,568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,313.71, 660,262.35 and 170,568.18 is: 255,771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,313.71 : 660,262.35 = 170,568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,313.71/660,262.35 = 170,568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,313.71x = 660,262.35 × 170,568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,313.71x = 112,619,747,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,619,747,362.02/440,313.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,771.61

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