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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,437.58, 571,933.89 and 115,118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,437.58, 571,933.89 and 115,118.22 is: 172,610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,437.58 : 571,933.89 = 115,118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,437.58/571,933.89 = 115,118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,437.58x = 571,933.89 × 115,118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,437.58x = 65,840,011,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,840,011,374.48/381,437.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,610.19

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