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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,820.70, 436,000.65 and 159,492.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,820.70, 436,000.65 and 159,492.70 is: 239,112.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,820.70 : 436,000.65 = 159,492.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,820.70/436,000.65 = 159,492.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,820.70x = 436,000.65 × 159,492.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,820.70x = 69,538,920,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,538,920,870.26/290,820.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,112.69

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