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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,242.06, 435,194.94 and 112,541.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,242.06, 435,194.94 and 112,541.02 is: 168,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,242.06 : 435,194.94 = 112,541.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,242.06/435,194.94 = 112,541.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,242.06x = 435,194.94 × 112,541.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,242.06x = 48,977,282,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,977,282,446.44/290,242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,746.33

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