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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,411.09, 435,728.31 and 140,639.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,411.09, 435,728.31 and 140,639.86 is: 211,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,411.09 : 435,728.31 = 140,639.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,411.09/435,728.31 = 140,639.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,411.09x = 435,728.31 × 140,639.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,411.09x = 61,280,765,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,280,765,634.60/290,411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,013.87

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