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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,216.59, 435,327.59 and 87,814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,216.59, 435,327.59 and 87,814.29 is: 131,722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,216.59 : 435,327.59 = 87,814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,216.59/435,327.59 = 87,814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,216.59x = 435,327.59 × 87,814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,216.59x = 38,227,983,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,227,983,233.26/290,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,722.25

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