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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,628, 435,825.36 and 140,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,628, 435,825.36 and 140,745.60 is: 211,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,628 : 435,825.36 = 140,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,628/435,825.36 = 140,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,628x = 435,825.36 × 140,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,628x = 61,340,501,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,340,501,788.42/290,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,061.91

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