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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,489.31, 570,821.43 and 114,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,489.31, 570,821.43 and 114,254.86 is: 171,408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,489.31 : 570,821.43 = 114,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,489.31/570,821.43 = 114,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,489.31x = 570,821.43 × 114,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,489.31x = 65,219,122,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,219,122,569.65/380,489.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,408.55

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