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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,438.40, 660,657.60 and 159,919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,438.40, 660,657.60 and 159,919.20 is: 239,878.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,438.40 : 660,657.60 = 159,919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,438.40/660,657.60 = 159,919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,438.40x = 660,657.60 × 159,919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,438.40x = 105,651,834,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,651,834,865.92/440,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,878.80

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