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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,164.96, 573,329.88 and 115,946.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,164.96, 573,329.88 and 115,946.91 is: 173,945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,164.96 : 573,329.88 = 115,946.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,164.96/573,329.88 = 115,946.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,164.96x = 573,329.88 × 115,946.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,164.96x = 66,475,827,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,475,827,996.67/382,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,945.38

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