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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,362.04, 573,647.82 and 116,131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,362.04, 573,647.82 and 116,131.24 is: 174,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,362.04 : 573,647.82 = 116,131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,362.04/573,647.82 = 116,131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,362.04x = 573,647.82 × 116,131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,362.04x = 66,618,432,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,618,432,659.90/382,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,228.68

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