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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,139.92, 573,261.72 and 132,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,139.92, 573,261.72 and 132,789.52 is: 199,202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,139.92 : 573,261.72 = 132,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,139.92/573,261.72 = 132,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,139.92x = 573,261.72 × 132,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,139.92x = 76,123,148,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,123,148,633.17/382,139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,202.29

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