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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,008.20, 573,012.30 and 101,525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,008.20, 573,012.30 and 101,525.45 is: 152,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,008.20 : 573,012.30 = 101,525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,008.20/573,012.30 = 101,525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,008.20x = 573,012.30 × 101,525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,008.20x = 58,175,331,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,175,331,613.04/382,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,288.18

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