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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,661.60, 660,992.40 and 108,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,661.60, 660,992.40 and 108,237.60 is: 162,356.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,661.60 : 660,992.40 = 108,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,661.60/660,992.40 = 108,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,661.60x = 660,992.40 × 108,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,661.60x = 71,544,230,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,544,230,994.24/440,661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,356.40

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