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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,027.86, 573,156.27 and 154,206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,027.86, 573,156.27 and 154,206.18 is: 231,355.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,027.86 : 573,156.27 = 154,206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,027.86/573,156.27 = 154,206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,027.86x = 573,156.27 × 154,206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,027.86x = 88,384,238,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,384,238,939.75/382,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,355.48

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