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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,761.64, 577,171.44 and 114,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,761.64, 577,171.44 and 114,868.44 is: 172,311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,761.64 : 577,171.44 = 114,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,761.64/577,171.44 = 114,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,761.64x = 577,171.44 × 114,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,761.64x = 66,298,782,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,298,782,925.35/384,761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,311.31

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