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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,666.70, 572,281.35 and 115,387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,666.70, 572,281.35 and 115,387.30 is: 173,014.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,666.70 : 572,281.35 = 115,387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,666.70/572,281.35 = 115,387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,666.70x = 572,281.35 × 115,387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,666.70x = 66,033,999,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,033,999,816.86/381,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,014.83

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