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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,410.35, 660,874.73 and 159,891.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,410.35, 660,874.73 and 159,891.15 is: 239,930.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,410.35 : 660,874.73 = 159,891.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,410.35/660,874.73 = 159,891.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,410.35x = 660,874.73 × 159,891.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,410.35x = 105,668,019,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,668,019,786.18/440,410.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,930.83

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