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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,408.33, 435,724.18 and 140,637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,408.33, 435,724.18 and 140,637.11 is: 211,009.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,408.33 : 435,724.18 = 140,637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,408.33/435,724.18 = 140,637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,408.33x = 435,724.18 × 140,637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,408.33x = 61,278,986,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,278,986,902.11/290,408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,009.74

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