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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,148.78, 573,224.52 and 115,911.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,148.78, 573,224.52 and 115,911.58 is: 173,867.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,148.78 : 573,224.52 = 115,911.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,148.78/573,224.52 = 115,911.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,148.78x = 573,224.52 × 115,911.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,148.78x = 66,443,359,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,443,359,807.94/382,148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,867.78

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