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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,793.54, 436,260.02 and 140,858.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,793.54, 436,260.02 and 140,858.59 is: 211,321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,793.54 : 436,260.02 = 140,858.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,793.54/436,260.02 = 140,858.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,793.54x = 436,260.02 × 140,858.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,793.54x = 61,450,969,495.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,450,969,495.63/290,793.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,321.65

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