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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,256.41, 592,901.02 and 114,773.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,256.41, 592,901.02 and 114,773.66 is: 172,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,256.41 : 592,901.02 = 114,773.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,256.41/592,901.02 = 114,773.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,256.41x = 592,901.02 × 114,773.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,256.41x = 68,049,416,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,049,416,544.76/395,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,165.25

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