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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,259.40, 573,243.30 and 115,931.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,259.40, 573,243.30 and 115,931.40 is: 173,852.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,259.40 : 573,243.30 = 115,931.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,259.40/573,243.30 = 115,931.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,259.40x = 573,243.30 × 115,931.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,259.40x = 66,456,898,309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,456,898,309.62/382,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,852.88

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