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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,021.04, 573,030.92 and 101,538.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,021.04, 573,030.92 and 101,538.29 is: 152,307.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,021.04 : 573,030.92 = 101,538.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,021.04/573,030.92 = 101,538.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,021.04x = 573,030.92 × 101,538.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,021.04x = 58,184,581,420.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,184,581,420.35/382,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,307.27

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