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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,125.35, 573,188.02 and 171,517.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,125.35, 573,188.02 and 171,517.25 is: 257,275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,125.35 : 573,188.02 = 171,517.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,125.35/573,188.02 = 171,517.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,125.35x = 573,188.02 × 171,517.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,125.35x = 98,311,633,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,311,633,927.52/382,125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,275.87

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