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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,253.52, 571,884.39 and 115,016.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,253.52, 571,884.39 and 115,016.35 is: 172,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,253.52 : 571,884.39 = 115,016.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,253.52/571,884.39 = 115,016.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,253.52x = 571,884.39 × 115,016.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,253.52x = 65,776,055,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,776,055,159.78/381,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,525.76

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