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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,302.28, 571,957.47 and 115,065.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,302.28, 571,957.47 and 115,065.14 is: 172,598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,302.28 : 571,957.47 = 115,065.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,302.28/571,957.47 = 115,065.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,302.28x = 571,957.47 × 115,065.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,302.28x = 65,812,363,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,812,363,499.81/381,302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,598.92

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