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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,000.08, 573,000.12 and 145,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,000.08, 573,000.12 and 145,288.08 is: 217,932.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,000.08 : 573,000.12 = 145,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,000.08/573,000.12 = 145,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,000.08x = 573,000.12 × 145,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,000.08x = 83,250,087,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,250,087,274.57/382,000.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,932.12

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