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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,341.60, 435,586.56 and 140,653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,341.60, 435,586.56 and 140,653.60 is: 211,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,341.60 : 435,586.56 = 140,653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,341.60/435,586.56 = 140,653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,341.60x = 435,586.56 × 140,653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,341.60x = 61,266,817,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,266,817,775.62/290,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,016.33

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