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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,740.40, 436,279.80 and 122,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,740.40, 436,279.80 and 122,248.40 is: 183,443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,740.40 : 436,279.80 = 122,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,740.40/436,279.80 = 122,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,740.40x = 436,279.80 × 122,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,740.40x = 53,334,507,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,334,507,502.32/290,740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,443.74

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