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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,246.11, 573,391.04 and 116,015.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,246.11, 573,391.04 and 116,015.31 is: 174,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,246.11 : 573,391.04 = 116,015.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,246.11/573,391.04 = 116,015.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,246.11x = 573,391.04 × 116,015.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,246.11x = 66,522,138,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,522,138,676.75/382,246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,029.60

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