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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,255.88, 573,385.66 and 116,018.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,255.88, 573,385.66 and 116,018.71 is: 174,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,255.88 : 573,385.66 = 116,018.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,255.88/573,385.66 = 116,018.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,255.88x = 573,385.66 × 116,018.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,255.88x = 66,523,464,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,523,464,605.70/382,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,028.62

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