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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,123.98, 573,185.16 and 101,641.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,123.98, 573,185.16 and 101,641.23 is: 152,461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,123.98 : 573,185.16 = 101,641.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,123.98/573,185.16 = 101,641.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,123.98x = 573,185.16 × 101,641.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,123.98x = 58,259,244,680.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,259,244,680.15/382,123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,461.63

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