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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,511, 572,368.56 and 132,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,511, 572,368.56 and 132,193 is: 198,324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,511 : 572,368.56 = 132,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,511/572,368.56 = 132,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,511x = 572,368.56 × 132,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,511x = 75,663,117,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,663,117,052.08/381,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,324.86

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