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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,310.78, 571,970.25 and 115,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,310.78, 571,970.25 and 115,073.68 is: 172,611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,310.78 : 571,970.25 = 115,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,310.78/571,970.25 = 115,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,310.78x = 571,970.25 × 115,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,310.78x = 65,818,721,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,818,721,518.02/381,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,611.75

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