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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,141.76, 573,214.01 and 115,904.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,141.76, 573,214.01 and 115,904.57 is: 173,857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,141.76 : 573,214.01 = 115,904.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,141.76/573,214.01 = 115,904.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,141.76x = 573,214.01 × 115,904.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,141.76x = 66,438,119,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,438,119,901.43/382,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,857.26

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