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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,027.52, 573,304.52 and 132,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,027.52, 573,304.52 and 132,709.52 is: 199,155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,027.52 : 573,304.52 = 132,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,027.52/573,304.52 = 132,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,027.52x = 573,304.52 × 132,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,027.52x = 76,082,967,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,082,967,663.03/382,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,155.72

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