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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,212.30, 573,145.65 and 171,741.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,212.30, 573,145.65 and 171,741.90 is: 257,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,212.30 : 573,145.65 = 171,741.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,212.30/573,145.65 = 171,741.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,212.30x = 573,145.65 × 171,741.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,212.30x = 98,433,122,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,433,122,907.74/382,212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,535.20

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