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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,059.60, 573,089.40 and 101,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,059.60, 573,089.40 and 101,605.20 is: 152,407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,059.60 : 573,089.40 = 101,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,059.60/573,089.40 = 101,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,059.60x = 573,089.40 × 101,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,059.60x = 58,228,863,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,228,863,104.88/382,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,407.80

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