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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,431.70, 435,064.35 and 165,626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,431.70, 435,064.35 and 165,626.90 is: 248,107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,431.70 : 435,064.35 = 165,626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,431.70/435,064.35 = 165,626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,431.70x = 435,064.35 × 165,626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,431.70x = 72,058,359,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,058,359,591.02/290,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,107.76

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