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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,227.20, 573,405.60 and 115,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,227.20, 573,405.60 and 115,985.60 is: 173,998.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,227.20 : 573,405.60 = 115,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,227.20/573,405.60 = 115,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,227.20x = 573,405.60 × 115,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,227.20x = 66,506,792,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,506,792,559.36/382,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,998.06

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