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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,355.76, 572,037.70 and 115,118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,355.76, 572,037.70 and 115,118.48 is: 172,678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,355.76 : 572,037.70 = 115,118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,355.76/572,037.70 = 115,118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,355.76x = 572,037.70 × 115,118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,355.76x = 65,852,110,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,852,110,526.70/381,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,678.95

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