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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,756.77, 436,135.25 and 119,975.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,756.77, 436,135.25 and 119,975.99 is: 179,964.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,756.77 : 436,135.25 = 119,975.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,756.77/436,135.25 = 119,975.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,756.77x = 436,135.25 × 119,975.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,756.77x = 52,325,758,392.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325,758,392.65/290,756.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,964.02

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