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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,039.20, 573,058.80 and 97,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,039.20, 573,058.80 and 97,729.20 is: 146,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,039.20 : 573,058.80 = 97,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,039.20/573,058.80 = 97,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,039.20x = 573,058.80 × 97,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,039.20x = 56,004,578,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,004,578,076.96/382,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,593.80

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