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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,251.13, 576,364.40 and 173,889.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,251.13, 576,364.40 and 173,889.06 is: 260,828.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,251.13 : 576,364.40 = 173,889.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,251.13/576,364.40 = 173,889.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,251.13x = 576,364.40 × 173,889.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,251.13x = 100,223,462,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,223,462,864.02/384,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,828.02

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