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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,043.60, 573,065.40 and 101,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,043.60, 573,065.40 and 101,589.20 is: 152,383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,043.60 : 573,065.40 = 101,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,043.60/573,065.40 = 101,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,043.60x = 573,065.40 × 101,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,043.60x = 58,217,255,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,217,255,533.68/382,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,383.80

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