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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,459.79, 435,860.22 and 121,967.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,459.79, 435,860.22 and 121,967.16 is: 183,022.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,459.79 : 435,860.22 = 121,967.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,459.79/435,860.22 = 121,967.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,459.79x = 435,860.22 × 121,967.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,459.79x = 53,160,633,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160,633,190.38/290,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,022.35

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