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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,372.20, 573,558.30 and 116,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,372.20, 573,558.30 and 116,119.80 is: 174,179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,372.20 : 573,558.30 = 116,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,372.20/573,558.30 = 116,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,372.20x = 573,558.30 × 116,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,372.20x = 66,601,475,084.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,601,475,084.34/382,372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,179.70

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