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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,711.20, 436,066.80 and 191,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,711.20, 436,066.80 and 191,178.40 is: 286,767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,711.20 : 436,066.80 = 191,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,711.20/436,066.80 = 191,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,711.20x = 436,066.80 × 191,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,711.20x = 83,366,553,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,366,553,117.12/290,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,767.60

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