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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,248.63, 571,877.04 and 115,011.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,248.63, 571,877.04 and 115,011.45 is: 172,518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,248.63 : 571,877.04 = 115,011.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,248.63/571,877.04 = 115,011.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,248.63x = 571,877.04 × 115,011.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,248.63x = 65,772,407,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,772,407,592.11/381,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,518.41

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