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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,869.92, 574,283.94 and 116,608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,869.92, 574,283.94 and 116,608.16 is: 174,905.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,869.92 : 574,283.94 = 116,608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,869.92/574,283.94 = 116,608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,869.92x = 574,283.94 × 116,608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,869.92x = 66,966,193,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,966,193,560.95/382,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,905.86

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