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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,124.72, 435,321 and 132,401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,124.72, 435,321 and 132,401.52 is: 198,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,124.72 : 435,321 = 132,401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,124.72/435,321 = 132,401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,124.72x = 435,321 × 132,401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,124.72x = 57,637,162,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,637,162,087.92/290,124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,663.40

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