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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,350.88, 573,489.05 and 116,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,350.88, 573,489.05 and 116,113.70 is: 174,159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,350.88 : 573,489.05 = 116,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,350.88/573,489.05 = 116,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,350.88x = 573,489.05 × 116,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,350.88x = 66,589,932,637.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589,932,637.54/382,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,159.23

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