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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,132.08, 573,353.64 and 171,869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,132.08, 573,353.64 and 171,869.04 is: 257,873.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,132.08 : 573,353.64 = 171,869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,132.08/573,353.64 = 171,869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,132.08x = 573,353.64 × 171,869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,132.08x = 98,541,739,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,541,739,687.31/382,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,873.51

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