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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,255.39, 571,887.21 and 115,018.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,255.39, 571,887.21 and 115,018.22 is: 172,528.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,255.39 : 571,887.21 = 115,018.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,255.39/571,887.21 = 115,018.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,255.39x = 571,887.21 × 115,018.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,255.39x = 65,777,448,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,777,448,934.97/381,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,528.57

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