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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,268.84, 571,907.10 and 115,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,268.84, 571,907.10 and 115,031.56 is: 172,548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,268.84 : 571,907.10 = 115,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,268.84/571,907.10 = 115,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,268.84x = 571,907.10 × 115,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,268.84x = 65,787,365,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,787,365,888.08/381,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,548.50

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