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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,069.57, 572,954.23 and 129,280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,069.57, 572,954.23 and 129,280.45 is: 193,869.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,069.57 : 572,954.23 = 129,280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,069.57/572,954.23 = 129,280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,069.57x = 572,954.23 × 129,280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,069.57x = 74,071,780,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,071,780,683.80/382,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,869.88

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