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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,010.40, 573,012.72 and 101,547.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,010.40, 573,012.72 and 101,547.36 is: 152,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,010.40 : 573,012.72 = 101,547.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,010.40/573,012.72 = 101,547.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,010.40x = 573,012.72 × 101,547.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,010.40x = 58,187,928,962.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,187,928,962.42/382,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,320.27

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