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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,114.60, 573,171.90 and 101,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,114.60, 573,171.90 and 101,660.20 is: 152,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,114.60 : 573,171.90 = 101,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,114.60/573,171.90 = 101,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,114.60x = 573,171.90 × 101,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,114.60x = 58,268,769,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,268,769,988.38/382,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,490.30

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