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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,332.93, 573,462.33 and 116,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,332.93, 573,462.33 and 116,095.79 is: 174,132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,332.93 : 573,462.33 = 116,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,332.93/573,462.33 = 116,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,332.93x = 573,462.33 × 116,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,332.93x = 66,576,559,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,576,559,369.28/382,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,132.42

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