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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,356.06, 573,535.02 and 116,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,356.06, 573,535.02 and 116,118.60 is: 174,178.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,356.06 : 573,535.02 = 116,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,356.06/573,535.02 = 116,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,356.06x = 573,535.02 × 116,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,356.06x = 66,598,083,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,598,083,573.37/382,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,178.18

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