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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,067.96, 435,050.04 and 184,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,067.96, 435,050.04 and 184,573.56 is: 276,827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,067.96 : 435,050.04 = 184,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,067.96/435,050.04 = 184,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,067.96x = 435,050.04 × 184,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,067.96x = 80,298,734,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,298,734,660.94/290,067.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,827.32

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