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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,423.44, 573,636.24 and 116,186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,423.44, 573,636.24 and 116,186.16 is: 174,279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,423.44 : 573,636.24 = 116,186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,423.44/573,636.24 = 116,186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,423.44x = 573,636.24 × 116,186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,423.44x = 66,648,591,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,648,591,962.44/382,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,279.57

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