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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,699.60, 436,049.40 and 124,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,699.60, 436,049.40 and 124,811.60 is: 187,217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,699.60 : 436,049.40 = 124,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,699.60/436,049.40 = 124,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,699.60x = 436,049.40 × 124,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,699.60x = 54,424,023,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,023,293.04/290,699.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,217.40

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