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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,238.20, 573,357.30 and 115,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,238.20, 573,357.30 and 115,985.80 is: 173,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,238.20 : 573,357.30 = 115,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,238.20/573,357.30 = 115,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,238.20x = 573,357.30 × 115,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,238.20x = 66,501,305,126.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,501,305,126.34/382,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,978.70

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