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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,688.12, 570,988.02 and 100,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,688.12, 570,988.02 and 100,227.24 is: 150,329.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,688.12 : 570,988.02 = 100,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,688.12/570,988.02 = 100,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,688.12x = 570,988.02 × 100,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,688.12x = 57,228,553,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,228,553,317.66/380,688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,329.23

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