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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,573.13, 573,883.38 and 116,353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,573.13, 573,883.38 and 116,353.26 is: 174,537.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,573.13 : 573,883.38 = 116,353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,573.13/573,883.38 = 116,353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,573.13x = 573,883.38 × 116,353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,573.13x = 66,773,202,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,773,202,122.82/382,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,537.10

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