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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,482.95, 570,729.20 and 114,227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,482.95, 570,729.20 and 114,227.98 is: 171,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,482.95 : 570,729.20 = 114,227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,482.95/570,729.20 = 114,227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,482.95x = 570,729.20 × 114,227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,482.95x = 65,193,243,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,193,243,643.02/380,482.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,343.40

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