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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,507, 572,362.56 and 132,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,507, 572,362.56 and 132,189 is: 198,318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,507 : 572,362.56 = 132,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,507/572,362.56 = 132,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,507x = 572,362.56 × 132,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,507x = 75,660,034,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,660,034,443.84/381,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,318.86

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