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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,809.36, 436,382.61 and 122,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,809.36, 436,382.61 and 122,316.40 is: 183,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,809.36 : 436,382.61 = 122,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,809.36/436,382.61 = 122,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,809.36x = 436,382.61 × 122,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,809.36x = 53,376,749,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,376,749,877.80/290,809.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,545.50

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