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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,718.67, 572,490.52 and 171,416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,718.67, 572,490.52 and 171,416.75 is: 257,085.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,718.67 : 572,490.52 = 171,416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,718.67/572,490.52 = 171,416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,718.67x = 572,490.52 × 171,416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,718.67x = 98,134,464,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,134,464,344.21/381,718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,085.84

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