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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,249.80, 571,878.81 and 115,012.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,249.80, 571,878.81 and 115,012.62 is: 172,520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,249.80 : 571,878.81 = 115,012.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,249.80/571,878.81 = 115,012.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,249.80x = 571,878.81 × 115,012.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,249.80x = 65,773,281,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,773,281,546.51/381,249.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,520.17

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