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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,212.76, 571,823.24 and 114,975.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,212.76, 571,823.24 and 114,975.59 is: 172,464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,212.76 : 571,823.24 = 114,975.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,212.76/571,823.24 = 114,975.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,212.76x = 571,823.24 × 114,975.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,212.76x = 65,745,711,823.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,745,711,823.03/381,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,464.61

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