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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,920.30, 434,880.45 and 140,232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,920.30, 434,880.45 and 140,232.30 is: 210,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,920.30 : 434,880.45 = 140,232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,920.30/434,880.45 = 140,232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,920.30x = 434,880.45 × 140,232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,920.30x = 60,984,285,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,984,285,728.54/289,920.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,348.45

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