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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,253.38, 573,381.91 and 116,016.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,253.38, 573,381.91 and 116,016.21 is: 174,024.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,253.38 : 573,381.91 = 116,016.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,253.38/573,381.91 = 116,016.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,253.38x = 573,381.91 × 116,016.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,253.38x = 66,521,592,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,521,592,633.77/382,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,024.86

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