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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,037.70, 573,056.55 and 97,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,037.70, 573,056.55 and 97,727.70 is: 146,591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,037.70 : 573,056.55 = 97,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,037.70/573,056.55 = 97,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,037.70x = 573,056.55 × 97,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,037.70x = 56,003,498,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,003,498,601.44/382,037.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,591.55

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