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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,207.24, 573,114.26 and 171,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,207.24, 573,114.26 and 171,664.52 is: 257,408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,207.24 : 573,114.26 = 171,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,207.24/573,114.26 = 171,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,207.24x = 573,114.26 × 171,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,207.24x = 98,383,384,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,383,384,348.06/382,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,408.48

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