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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,044.24, 572,869.44 and 171,501.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,044.24, 572,869.44 and 171,501.84 is: 257,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,044.24 : 572,869.44 = 171,501.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,044.24/572,869.44 = 171,501.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,044.24x = 572,869.44 × 171,501.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,044.24x = 98,248,163,039.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,248,163,039.77/382,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,164.36

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