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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,712.20, 436,068.30 and 191,179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,712.20, 436,068.30 and 191,179.40 is: 286,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,712.20 : 436,068.30 = 191,179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,712.20/436,068.30 = 191,179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,712.20x = 436,068.30 × 191,179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,712.20x = 83,367,275,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,367,275,953.02/290,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,769.10

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