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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,253.38, 573,381.90 and 116,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,253.38, 573,381.90 and 116,016.20 is: 174,024.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,253.38 : 573,381.90 = 116,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,253.38/573,381.90 = 116,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,253.38x = 573,381.90 × 116,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,253.38x = 66,521,589,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,521,589,186.78/382,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,024.86

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