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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,056.72, 573,052.05 and 129,331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,056.72, 573,052.05 and 129,331.82 is: 193,986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,056.72 : 573,052.05 = 129,331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,056.72/573,052.05 = 129,331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,056.72x = 573,052.05 × 129,331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,056.72x = 74,113,864,581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,113,864,581.23/382,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,986.55

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