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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,530.11, 660,471.98 and 140,838.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,530.11, 660,471.98 and 140,838.21 is: 211,153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,530.11 : 660,471.98 = 140,838.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,530.11/660,471.98 = 140,838.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,530.11x = 660,471.98 × 140,838.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,530.11x = 93,019,690,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,019,690,714.16/440,530.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,153.99

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