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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,304, 435,456.32 and 115,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,304, 435,456.32 and 115,200 is: 172,800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,304 : 435,456.32 = 115,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,304/435,456.32 = 115,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,304x = 435,456.32 × 115,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,304x = 50,164,568,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,164,568,064/290,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,800.13

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