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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,857.84, 571,366.68 and 114,637.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,857.84, 571,366.68 and 114,637.84 is: 171,980.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,857.84 : 571,366.68 = 114,637.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,857.84/571,366.68 = 114,637.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,857.84x = 571,366.68 × 114,637.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,857.84x = 65,500,242,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,500,242,043.17/380,857.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,980.82

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