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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,065.36, 572,901 and 171,522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,065.36, 572,901 and 171,522.72 is: 257,195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,065.36 : 572,901 = 171,522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,065.36/572,901 = 171,522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,065.36x = 572,901 × 171,522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,065.36x = 98,265,537,810.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,265,537,810.72/382,065.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,195.62

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