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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,238.73, 435,188.97 and 112,538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,238.73, 435,188.97 and 112,538.16 is: 168,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,238.73 : 435,188.97 = 112,538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,238.73/435,188.97 = 112,538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,238.73x = 435,188.97 × 112,538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,238.73x = 48,975,365,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,975,365,936.10/290,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,741.66

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