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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,252.38, 573,380.40 and 116,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,252.38, 573,380.40 and 116,015.20 is: 174,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,252.38 : 573,380.40 = 116,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,252.38/573,380.40 = 116,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,252.38x = 573,380.40 × 116,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,252.38x = 66,520,844,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,520,844,008.95/382,252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,023.36

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