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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,174.40, 435,261.60 and 183,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,174.40, 435,261.60 and 183,886.20 is: 275,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,174.40 : 435,261.60 = 183,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,174.40/435,261.60 = 183,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,174.40x = 435,261.60 × 183,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,174.40x = 80,038,601,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,038,601,629.92/290,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,829.30

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