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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,045.24, 572,870.94 and 171,502.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,045.24, 572,870.94 and 171,502.84 is: 257,165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,045.24 : 572,870.94 = 171,502.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,045.24/572,870.94 = 171,502.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,045.24x = 572,870.94 × 171,502.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,045.24x = 98,248,993,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,248,993,163.47/382,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,165.86

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