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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,183.88, 573,277.20 and 115,946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,183.88, 573,277.20 and 115,946.72 is: 173,920.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,183.88 : 573,277.20 = 115,946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,183.88/573,277.20 = 115,946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,183.88x = 573,277.20 × 115,946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,183.88x = 66,469,610,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,469,610,990.78/382,183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,920.50

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