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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,204, 573,307.20 and 115,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,204, 573,307.20 and 115,966.72 is: 173,950.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,204 : 573,307.20 = 115,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,204/573,307.20 = 115,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,204x = 573,307.20 × 115,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,204x = 66,484,555,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,484,555,536.38/382,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,950.44

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