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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,232.20, 573,413.10 and 115,990.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,232.20, 573,413.10 and 115,990.60 is: 174,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,232.20 : 573,413.10 = 115,990.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,232.20/573,413.10 = 115,990.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,232.20x = 573,413.10 × 115,990.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,232.20x = 66,510,529,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,510,529,516.86/382,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,005.56

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