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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,273.84, 571,914.60 and 115,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,273.84, 571,914.60 and 115,036.56 is: 172,556.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,273.84 : 571,914.60 = 115,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,273.84/571,914.60 = 115,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,273.84x = 571,914.60 × 115,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,273.84x = 65,791,088,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,791,088,197.78/381,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,556.00

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