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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,225.99, 573,342.44 and 115,986.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,225.99, 573,342.44 and 115,986.50 is: 173,980.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,225.99 : 573,342.44 = 115,986.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,225.99/573,342.44 = 115,986.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,225.99x = 573,342.44 × 115,986.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,225.99x = 66,499,984,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,499,984,640.38/382,225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,980.80

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