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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,137.40, 573,060.30 and 115,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,137.40, 573,060.30 and 115,809.40 is: 173,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,137.40 : 573,060.30 = 115,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,137.40/573,060.30 = 115,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,137.40x = 573,060.30 × 115,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,137.40x = 66,365,769,506.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,365,769,506.82/382,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,669.91

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