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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,233.24, 573,376.86 and 116,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,233.24, 573,376.86 and 116,015.40 is: 174,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,233.24 : 573,376.86 = 116,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,233.24/573,376.86 = 116,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,233.24x = 573,376.86 × 116,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,233.24x = 66,520,545,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,520,545,763.64/382,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,031.30

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