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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,818.76, 436,040.22 and 138,953.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,818.76, 436,040.22 and 138,953.48 is: 208,340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,818.76 : 436,040.22 = 138,953.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,818.76/436,040.22 = 138,953.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,818.76x = 436,040.22 × 138,953.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,818.76x = 60,589,305,988.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,589,305,988.97/290,818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,340.43

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