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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,175.91, 573,265.23 and 115,938.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,175.91, 573,265.23 and 115,938.73 is: 173,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,175.91 : 573,265.23 = 115,938.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,175.91/573,265.23 = 115,938.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,175.91x = 573,265.23 × 115,938.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,175.91x = 66,463,642,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,463,642,719.36/382,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,908.51

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