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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,005.40, 573,007.36 and 101,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,005.40, 573,007.36 and 101,522.64 is: 152,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,005.40 : 573,007.36 = 101,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,005.40/573,007.36 = 101,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,005.40x = 573,007.36 × 101,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,005.40x = 58,173,219,926.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,173,219,926.63/382,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,283.76

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