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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,252.52, 571,882.89 and 115,015.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,252.52, 571,882.89 and 115,015.35 is: 172,524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,252.52 : 571,882.89 = 115,015.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,252.52/571,882.89 = 115,015.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,252.52x = 571,882.89 × 115,015.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,252.52x = 65,775,307,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,775,307,892.95/381,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,524.26

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