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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,817.76, 436,038.72 and 138,952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,817.76, 436,038.72 and 138,952.48 is: 208,338.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,817.76 : 436,038.72 = 138,952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,817.76/436,038.72 = 138,952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,817.76x = 436,038.72 × 138,952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,817.76x = 60,588,661,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,588,661,520.03/290,817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,338.93

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