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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,357.06, 573,536.52 and 116,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,357.06, 573,536.52 and 116,119.60 is: 174,179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,357.06 : 573,536.52 = 116,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,357.06/573,536.52 = 116,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,357.06x = 573,536.52 × 116,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,357.06x = 66,598,831,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,598,831,287.79/382,357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,179.68

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