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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,215.40, 573,177.30 and 115,887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,215.40, 573,177.30 and 115,887.40 is: 173,786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,215.40 : 573,177.30 = 115,887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,215.40/573,177.30 = 115,887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,215.40x = 573,177.30 × 115,887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,215.40x = 66,424,027,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,424,027,036.02/382,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,786.89

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