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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,345.76, 573,481.35 and 116,108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,345.76, 573,481.35 and 116,108.57 is: 174,151.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,345.76 : 573,481.35 = 116,108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,345.76/573,481.35 = 116,108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,345.76x = 573,481.35 × 116,108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,345.76x = 66,586,096,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,586,096,602.76/382,345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,151.53

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