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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,145.23, 573,217.17 and 101,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,145.23, 573,217.17 and 101,662.48 is: 152,493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,145.23 : 573,217.17 = 101,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,145.23/573,217.17 = 101,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,145.23x = 573,217.17 × 101,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,145.23x = 58,274,679,080.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,274,679,080.78/382,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,493.54

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