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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,124.10, 573,186.14 and 171,516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,124.10, 573,186.14 and 171,516 is: 257,274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,124.10 : 573,186.14 = 171,516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,124.10/573,186.14 = 171,516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,124.10x = 573,186.14 × 171,516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,124.10x = 98,310,593,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,310,593,988.24/382,124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,274.00

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