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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,211.26, 571,820.99 and 114,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,211.26, 571,820.99 and 114,974.08 is: 172,462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,211.26 : 571,820.99 = 114,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,211.26/571,820.99 = 114,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,211.26x = 571,820.99 × 114,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,211.26x = 65,744,594,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,744,594,108.74/381,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,462.36

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