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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,140.68, 435,159.72 and 76,910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,140.68, 435,159.72 and 76,910.88 is: 115,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,140.68 : 435,159.72 = 76,910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,140.68/435,159.72 = 76,910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,140.68x = 435,159.72 × 76,910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,140.68x = 33,468,517,005.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468,517,005.75/290,140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,352.72

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