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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,714.67, 572,484.52 and 171,412.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,714.67, 572,484.52 and 171,412.75 is: 257,079.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,714.67 : 572,484.52 = 171,412.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,714.67/572,484.52 = 171,412.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,714.67x = 572,484.52 × 171,412.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,714.67x = 98,131,145,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,131,145,905.63/381,714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,079.84

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