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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,023.22, 572,837.07 and 171,479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,023.22, 572,837.07 and 171,479.86 is: 257,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,023.22 : 572,837.07 = 171,479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,023.22/572,837.07 = 171,479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,023.22x = 572,837.07 × 171,479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,023.22x = 98,230,020,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,230,020,566.41/382,023.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,131.02

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