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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,742.59, 577,142.90 and 114,849.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,742.59, 577,142.90 and 114,849.42 is: 172,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,742.59 : 577,142.90 = 114,849.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,742.59/577,142.90 = 114,849.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,742.59x = 577,142.90 × 114,849.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,742.59x = 66,284,527,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,284,527,322.12/384,742.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,282.79

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