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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,865.20, 435,986.48 and 140,899.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,865.20, 435,986.48 and 140,899.64 is: 211,198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,865.20 : 435,986.48 = 140,899.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,865.20/435,986.48 = 140,899.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,865.20x = 435,986.48 × 140,899.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,865.20x = 61,430,336,249.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,430,336,249.18/290,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,198.65

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