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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,968.27, 574,537.68 and 116,749.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,968.27, 574,537.68 and 116,749.49 is: 175,150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,968.27 : 574,537.68 = 116,749.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,968.27/574,537.68 = 116,749.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,968.27x = 574,537.68 × 116,749.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,968.27x = 67,076,978,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,076,978,253.09/382,968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,150.22

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