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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,615.80, 435,923.70 and 185,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,615.80, 435,923.70 and 185,121.40 is: 277,682.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,615.80 : 435,923.70 = 185,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,615.80/435,923.70 = 185,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,615.80x = 435,923.70 × 185,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,615.80x = 80,698,805,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,698,805,637.18/290,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,682.10

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