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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,474.16, 593,269.08 and 114,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,474.16, 593,269.08 and 114,954.96 is: 172,449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,474.16 : 593,269.08 = 114,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,474.16/593,269.08 = 114,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,474.16x = 593,269.08 × 114,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,474.16x = 68,199,223,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,199,223,360.64/395,474.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,449.25

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