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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,017.74, 572,829.75 and 171,475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,017.74, 572,829.75 and 171,475.22 is: 257,124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,017.74 : 572,829.75 = 171,475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,017.74/572,829.75 = 171,475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,017.74x = 572,829.75 × 171,475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,017.74x = 98,226,107,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,226,107,403.80/382,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,124.47

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