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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,050.20, 573,075.30 and 97,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,050.20, 573,075.30 and 97,740.20 is: 146,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,050.20 : 573,075.30 = 97,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,050.20/573,075.30 = 97,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,050.20x = 573,075.30 × 97,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,050.20x = 56,012,494,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,012,494,437.06/382,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,610.30

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