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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,151.88, 573,229.17 and 115,914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,151.88, 573,229.17 and 115,914.69 is: 173,872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,151.88 : 573,229.17 = 115,914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,151.88/573,229.17 = 115,914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,151.88x = 573,229.17 × 115,914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,151.88x = 66,445,681,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,445,681,539.51/382,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,872.44

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