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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,162.95, 573,326.89 and 115,944.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,162.95, 573,326.89 and 115,944.91 is: 173,942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,162.95 : 573,326.89 = 115,944.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,162.95/573,326.89 = 115,944.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,162.95x = 573,326.89 × 115,944.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,162.95x = 66,474,334,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,474,334,661.63/382,162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,942.38

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