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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,824.20, 436,005.90 and 159,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,824.20, 436,005.90 and 159,496.20 is: 239,117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,824.20 : 436,005.90 = 159,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,824.20/436,005.90 = 159,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,824.20x = 436,005.90 × 159,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,824.20x = 69,541,284,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,541,284,227.58/290,824.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,117.94

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