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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,096.02, 527,158.08 and 229,183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,096.02, 527,158.08 and 229,183.71 is: 316,192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,096.02 : 527,158.08 = 229,183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,096.02/527,158.08 = 229,183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,096.02x = 527,158.08 × 229,183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,096.02x = 120,816,044,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,816,044,530.88/382,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,192.89

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