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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,208.24, 573,115.76 and 171,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,208.24, 573,115.76 and 171,665.52 is: 257,409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,208.24 : 573,115.76 = 171,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,208.24/573,115.76 = 171,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,208.24x = 573,115.76 × 171,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,208.24x = 98,384,214,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,384,214,960.60/382,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,409.98

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