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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,059.04, 573,088.56 and 119,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,059.04, 573,088.56 and 119,403.04 is: 179,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,059.04 : 573,088.56 = 119,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,059.04/573,088.56 = 119,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,059.04x = 573,088.56 × 119,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,059.04x = 68,428,516,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,428,516,253.22/382,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,104.56

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