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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,825.20, 436,007.40 and 159,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,825.20, 436,007.40 and 159,497.20 is: 239,119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,825.20 : 436,007.40 = 159,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,825.20/436,007.40 = 159,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,825.20x = 436,007.40 × 159,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,825.20x = 69,541,959,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,541,959,479.28/290,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,119.44

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