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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,136.82, 573,217.98 and 171,775.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,136.82, 573,217.98 and 171,775.38 is: 257,668.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,136.82 : 573,217.98 = 171,775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,136.82/573,217.98 = 171,775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,136.82x = 573,217.98 × 171,775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,136.82x = 98,464,736,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,464,736,337.33/382,136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,668.80

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