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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,830.40, 436,245.60 and 124,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,830.40, 436,245.60 and 124,942.40 is: 187,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,830.40 : 436,245.60 = 124,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,830.40/436,245.60 = 124,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,830.40x = 436,245.60 × 124,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,830.40x = 54,505,572,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,505,572,253.44/290,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,413.60

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