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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,996.48, 401,347.58 and 189,054.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,996.48, 401,347.58 and 189,054.74 is: 260,747.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,996.48 : 401,347.58 = 189,054.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,996.48/401,347.58 = 189,054.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,996.48x = 401,347.58 × 189,054.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,996.48x = 75,876,662,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,876,662,386.53/290,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,747.70

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