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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,286.40, 573,283.80 and 115,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,286.40, 573,283.80 and 115,958.40 is: 173,893.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,286.40 : 573,283.80 = 115,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,286.40/573,283.80 = 115,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,286.40x = 573,283.80 × 115,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,286.40x = 66,477,072,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,477,072,193.92/382,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,893.37

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