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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,031.86, 573,162.27 and 154,210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,031.86, 573,162.27 and 154,210.18 is: 231,361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,031.86 : 573,162.27 = 154,210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,031.86/573,162.27 = 154,210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,031.86x = 573,162.27 × 154,210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,031.86x = 88,387,456,825.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,387,456,825.91/382,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,361.48

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