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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,266.16, 592,915.64 and 114,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,266.16, 592,915.64 and 114,783.40 is: 172,179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,266.16 : 592,915.64 = 114,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,266.16/592,915.64 = 114,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,266.16x = 592,915.64 × 114,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,266.16x = 68,056,873,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,056,873,072.38/395,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,179.86

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