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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,385.14, 660,408.68 and 187,505.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,385.14, 660,408.68 and 187,505.30 is: 281,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,385.14 : 660,408.68 = 187,505.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,385.14/660,408.68 = 187,505.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,385.14x = 660,408.68 × 187,505.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,385.14x = 123,830,127,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,830,127,666.00/440,385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,185.98

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