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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,355.06, 573,533.52 and 116,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,355.06, 573,533.52 and 116,117.60 is: 174,176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,355.06 : 573,533.52 = 116,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,355.06/573,533.52 = 116,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,355.06x = 573,533.52 × 116,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,355.06x = 66,597,335,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,597,335,861.95/382,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,176.68

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