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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,720.20, 436,080.30 and 191,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,720.20, 436,080.30 and 191,187.40 is: 286,781.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,720.20 : 436,080.30 = 191,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,720.20/436,080.30 = 191,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,720.20x = 436,080.30 × 191,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,720.20x = 83,373,058,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,373,058,748.22/290,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,781.10

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