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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,536.11, 660,480.98 and 140,844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,536.11, 660,480.98 and 140,844.21 is: 211,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,536.11 : 660,480.98 = 140,844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,536.11/660,480.98 = 140,844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,536.11x = 660,480.98 × 140,844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,536.11x = 93,024,921,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,024,921,143.90/440,536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,162.99

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