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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,142.48, 573,213.04 and 101,659.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,142.48, 573,213.04 and 101,659.74 is: 152,489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,142.48 : 573,213.04 = 101,659.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,142.48/573,213.04 = 101,659.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,142.48x = 573,213.04 × 101,659.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,142.48x = 58,272,688,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,272,688,611.01/382,142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,489.43

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