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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,002.24, 573,062.70 and 115,699.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,002.24, 573,062.70 and 115,699.35 is: 173,567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,002.24 : 573,062.70 = 115,699.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,002.24/573,062.70 = 115,699.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,002.24x = 573,062.70 × 115,699.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,002.24x = 66,302,981,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,302,981,899.25/382,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,567.00

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