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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,139.70, 573,136.65 and 115,908.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,139.70, 573,136.65 and 115,908.90 is: 173,841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,139.70 : 573,136.65 = 115,908.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,139.70/573,136.65 = 115,908.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,139.70x = 573,136.65 × 115,908.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,139.70x = 66,431,638,651.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,431,638,651.19/382,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,841.24

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