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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,866.02, 436,295.76 and 113,497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,866.02, 436,295.76 and 113,497.62 is: 170,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,866.02 : 436,295.76 = 113,497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,866.02/436,295.76 = 113,497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,866.02x = 436,295.76 × 113,497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,866.02x = 49,518,530,376.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,518,530,376.09/290,866.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,245.15

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