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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,214.40, 573,175.80 and 115,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,214.40, 573,175.80 and 115,886.40 is: 173,785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,214.40 : 573,175.80 = 115,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,214.40/573,175.80 = 115,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,214.40x = 573,175.80 × 115,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,214.40x = 66,423,280,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,423,280,029.12/382,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,785.39

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