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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,256.35, 571,888.63 and 115,019.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,256.35, 571,888.63 and 115,019.17 is: 172,529.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,256.35 : 571,888.63 = 115,019.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,256.35/571,888.63 = 115,019.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,256.35x = 571,888.63 × 115,019.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,256.35x = 65,778,153,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,778,153,837.77/381,256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,529.99

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