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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,004.67, 572,943.45 and 115,701.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,004.67, 572,943.45 and 115,701.87 is: 173,533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,004.67 : 572,943.45 = 115,701.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,004.67/572,943.45 = 115,701.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,004.67x = 572,943.45 × 115,701.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,004.67x = 66,290,628,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,290,628,569.25/382,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,533.56

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