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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,253.78, 571,884.76 and 115,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,253.78, 571,884.76 and 115,016.60 is: 172,526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,253.78 : 571,884.76 = 115,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,253.78/571,884.76 = 115,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,253.78x = 571,884.76 × 115,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,253.78x = 65,776,240,687.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,776,240,687.02/381,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,526.13

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