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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,232.90, 573,203.55 and 115,904.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,232.90, 573,203.55 and 115,904.90 is: 173,813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,232.90 : 573,203.55 = 115,904.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,232.90/573,203.55 = 115,904.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,232.90x = 573,203.55 × 115,904.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,232.90x = 66,437,100,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,437,100,142.40/382,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,813.14

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