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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,541.72, 660,489.30 and 140,849.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,541.72, 660,489.30 and 140,849.82 is: 211,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,541.72 : 660,489.30 = 140,849.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,541.72/660,489.30 = 140,849.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,541.72x = 660,489.30 × 140,849.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,541.72x = 93,029,799,016.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,029,799,016.93/440,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,171.37

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