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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,332.78, 573,462.00 and 116,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,332.78, 573,462.00 and 116,095.60 is: 174,132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,332.78 : 573,462.00 = 116,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,332.78/573,462.00 = 116,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,332.78x = 573,462.00 × 116,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,332.78x = 66,576,417,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,576,417,623.41/382,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,132.12

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