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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,024.55, 573,036.19 and 101,541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,024.55, 573,036.19 and 101,541.80 is: 152,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,024.55 : 573,036.19 = 101,541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,024.55/573,036.19 = 101,541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,024.55x = 573,036.19 × 101,541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,024.55x = 58,187,126,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,187,126,197.74/382,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,312.53

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