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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,229.28, 573,345.27 and 115,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,229.28, 573,345.27 and 115,992 is: 173,988.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,229.28 : 573,345.27 = 115,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,229.28/573,345.27 = 115,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,229.28x = 573,345.27 × 115,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,229.28x = 66,503,464,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,503,464,557.84/382,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,988.41

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