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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,394.79, 435,703.88 and 140,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,394.79, 435,703.88 and 140,623.56 is: 210,989.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,394.79 : 435,703.88 = 140,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,394.79/435,703.88 = 140,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,394.79x = 435,703.88 × 140,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,394.79x = 61,270,231,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270,231,062.97/290,394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,989.43

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