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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,158.90, 573,239.70 and 115,921.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,158.90, 573,239.70 and 115,921.62 is: 173,882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,158.90 : 573,239.70 = 115,921.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,158.90/573,239.70 = 115,921.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,158.90x = 573,239.70 × 115,921.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,158.90x = 66,450,874,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,450,874,672.31/382,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,882.84

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