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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,234.20, 573,351.30 and 115,981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,234.20, 573,351.30 and 115,981.80 is: 173,972.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,234.20 : 573,351.30 = 115,981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,234.20/573,351.30 = 115,981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,234.20x = 573,351.30 × 115,981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,234.20x = 66,498,315,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,498,315,806.34/382,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,972.70

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