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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,148.16, 573,221.36 and 101,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,148.16, 573,221.36 and 101,665.40 is: 152,497.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,148.16 : 573,221.36 = 101,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,148.16/573,221.36 = 101,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,148.16x = 573,221.36 × 101,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,148.16x = 58,276,778,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,276,778,852.94/382,148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,497.87

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