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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,140.90, 573,065.55 and 115,812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,140.90, 573,065.55 and 115,812.90 is: 173,675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,140.90 : 573,065.55 = 115,812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,140.90/573,065.55 = 115,812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,140.90x = 573,065.55 × 115,812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,140.90x = 66,368,383,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,368,383,235.60/382,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,675.16

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