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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,011.27, 572,660.73 and 129,114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,011.27, 572,660.73 and 129,114.92 is: 193,551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,011.27 : 572,660.73 = 129,114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,011.27/572,660.73 = 129,114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,011.27x = 572,660.73 × 129,114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,011.27x = 73,939,041,477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,939,041,477.79/382,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,551.99

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