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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,253.40, 573,234.30 and 115,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,253.40, 573,234.30 and 115,925.40 is: 173,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,253.40 : 573,234.30 = 115,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,253.40/573,234.30 = 115,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,253.40x = 573,234.30 × 115,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,253.40x = 66,452,415,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452,415,521.22/382,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,843.88

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