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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,971.27, 574,542.18 and 116,752.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,971.27, 574,542.18 and 116,752.50 is: 175,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,971.27 : 574,542.18 = 116,752.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,971.27/574,542.18 = 116,752.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,971.27x = 574,542.18 × 116,752.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,971.27x = 67,079,235,870.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,079,235,870.45/382,971.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,154.75

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