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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,260.40, 573,244.80 and 115,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,260.40, 573,244.80 and 115,932.40 is: 173,854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,260.40 : 573,244.80 = 115,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,260.40/573,244.80 = 115,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,260.40x = 573,244.80 × 115,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,260.40x = 66,457,645,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,457,645,451.52/382,260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,854.38

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