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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,439.20, 435,601.20 and 140,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,439.20, 435,601.20 and 140,679.20 is: 210,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,439.20 : 435,601.20 = 140,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,439.20/435,601.20 = 140,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,439.20x = 435,601.20 × 140,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,439.20x = 61,280,028,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,280,028,335.04/290,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,990.90

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