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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,256.27, 571,888.52 and 115,019.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,256.27, 571,888.52 and 115,019.10 is: 172,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,256.27 : 571,888.52 = 115,019.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,256.27/571,888.52 = 115,019.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,256.27x = 571,888.52 × 115,019.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,256.27x = 65,778,102,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,778,102,870.73/381,256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,529.89

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