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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,009.90, 435,173.40 and 112,523.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,009.90, 435,173.40 and 112,523.91 is: 168,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,009.90 : 435,173.40 = 112,523.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,009.90/435,173.40 = 112,523.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,009.90x = 435,173.40 × 112,523.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,009.90x = 48,967,412,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,967,412,495.99/290,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,847.39

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