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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,989.16, 572,973.39 and 129,267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,989.16, 572,973.39 and 129,267.95 is: 193,898.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,989.16 : 572,973.39 = 129,267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,989.16/572,973.39 = 129,267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,989.16x = 572,973.39 × 129,267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,989.16x = 74,067,092,664.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,067,092,664.98/381,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,898.41

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