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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,220.01, 573,300.72 and 115,981.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,220.01, 573,300.72 and 115,981.92 is: 173,963.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,220.01 : 573,300.72 = 115,981.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,220.01/573,300.72 = 115,981.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,220.01x = 573,300.72 × 115,981.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,220.01x = 66,492,518,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,492,518,242.98/382,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,963.99

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