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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,792.54, 436,258.52 and 140,857.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,792.54, 436,258.52 and 140,857.59 is: 211,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,792.54 : 436,258.52 = 140,857.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,792.54/436,258.52 = 140,857.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,792.54x = 436,258.52 × 140,857.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,792.54x = 61,450,323,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450,323,039.88/290,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,320.15

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