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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,227.40, 573,195.30 and 115,899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,227.40, 573,195.30 and 115,899.40 is: 173,804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,227.40 : 573,195.30 = 115,899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,227.40/573,195.30 = 115,899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,227.40x = 573,195.30 × 115,899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,227.40x = 66,432,991,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,432,991,352.82/382,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,804.89

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