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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,250.40, 573,229.80 and 115,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,250.40, 573,229.80 and 115,922.40 is: 173,839.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,250.40 : 573,229.80 = 115,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,250.40/573,229.80 = 115,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,250.40x = 573,229.80 × 115,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,250.40x = 66,450,174,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,450,174,167.52/382,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,839.38

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