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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,033.67, 573,017.29 and 129,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,033.67, 573,017.29 and 129,308.60 is: 193,951.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,033.67 : 573,017.29 = 129,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,033.67/573,017.29 = 129,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,033.67x = 573,017.29 × 129,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,033.67x = 74,096,064,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,096,064,654.97/382,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,951.66

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