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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,519.76, 660,881.52 and 156,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,519.76, 660,881.52 and 156,195.24 is: 234,328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,519.76 : 660,881.52 = 156,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,519.76/660,881.52 = 156,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,519.76x = 660,881.52 × 156,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,519.76x = 103,226,547,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,226,547,627.97/440,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,328.98

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