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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,244.08, 592,882.53 and 114,761.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,244.08, 592,882.53 and 114,761.36 is: 172,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,244.08 : 592,882.53 = 114,761.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,244.08/592,882.53 = 114,761.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,244.08x = 592,882.53 × 114,761.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,244.08x = 68,040,005,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,040,005,463.04/395,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,146.80

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