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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,751.65, 572,262.98 and 141,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,751.65, 572,262.98 and 141,801.30 is: 212,566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,751.65 : 572,262.98 = 141,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,751.65/572,262.98 = 141,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,751.65x = 572,262.98 × 141,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,751.65x = 81,147,633,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,147,633,796.87/381,751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,566.56

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