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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,144.26, 573,217.75 and 115,907.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,144.26, 573,217.75 and 115,907.06 is: 173,861.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,144.26 : 573,217.75 = 115,907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,144.26/573,217.75 = 115,907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,144.26x = 573,217.75 × 115,907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,144.26x = 66,439,984,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,439,984,142.32/382,144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,861.00

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