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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,022.55, 573,033.20 and 101,539.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,022.55, 573,033.20 and 101,539.80 is: 152,309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,022.55 : 573,033.20 = 101,539.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,022.55/573,033.20 = 101,539.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,022.55x = 573,033.20 × 101,539.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,022.55x = 58,185,676,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,185,676,013.66/382,022.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,309.53

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