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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,140.48, 573,210.03 and 101,657.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,140.48, 573,210.03 and 101,657.73 is: 152,486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,140.48 : 573,210.03 = 101,657.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,140.48/573,210.03 = 101,657.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,140.48x = 573,210.03 × 101,657.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,140.48x = 58,271,230,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,271,230,463.03/382,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,486.41

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