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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,972.70, 572,540.55 and 192,130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,972.70, 572,540.55 and 192,130.30 is: 287,984.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,972.70 : 572,540.55 = 192,130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,972.70/572,540.55 = 192,130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,972.70x = 572,540.55 × 192,130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,972.70x = 110,002,387,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,002,387,633.67/381,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,984.95

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