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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,159.60, 435,239.40 and 251,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,159.60, 435,239.40 and 251,279.60 is: 376,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,159.60 : 435,239.40 = 251,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,159.60/435,239.40 = 251,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,159.60x = 435,239.40 × 251,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,159.60x = 109,366,782,336.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,366,782,336.24/290,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,919.40

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