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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,979.74, 572,772.51 and 171,437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,979.74, 572,772.51 and 171,437.52 is: 257,067.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,979.74 : 572,772.51 = 171,437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,979.74/572,772.51 = 171,437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,979.74x = 572,772.51 × 171,437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,979.74x = 98,194,698,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,194,698,638.58/381,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,067.82

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