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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,138.29, 573,220.26 and 171,776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,138.29, 573,220.26 and 171,776.84 is: 257,671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,138.29 : 573,220.26 = 171,776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,138.29/573,220.26 = 171,776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,138.29x = 573,220.26 × 171,776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,138.29x = 98,465,962,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,465,962,020.68/382,138.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,671.02

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