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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,713.20, 436,069.80 and 191,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,713.20, 436,069.80 and 191,180.40 is: 286,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,713.20 : 436,069.80 = 191,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,713.20/436,069.80 = 191,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,713.20x = 436,069.80 × 191,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,713.20x = 83,367,998,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,367,998,791.92/290,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,770.60

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