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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,965.25, 574,533.17 and 116,746.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,965.25, 574,533.17 and 116,746.50 is: 175,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,965.25 : 574,533.17 = 116,746.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,965.25/574,533.17 = 116,746.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,965.25x = 574,533.17 × 116,746.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,965.25x = 67,074,737,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,074,737,023.27/382,965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,145.75

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