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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,444.83, 557,247.17 and 115,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,444.83, 557,247.17 and 115,272.34 is: 172,933.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,444.83 : 557,247.17 = 115,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,444.83/557,247.17 = 115,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,444.83x = 557,247.17 × 115,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,444.83x = 64,235,184,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,235,184,139.34/371,444.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,933.31

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