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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,178.20, 573,280.44 and 171,816.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,178.20, 573,280.44 and 171,816.88 is: 257,731.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,178.20 : 573,280.44 = 171,816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,178.20/573,280.44 = 171,816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,178.20x = 573,280.44 × 171,816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,178.20x = 98,499,256,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,499,256,565.83/382,178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,731.23

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