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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,151.92, 573,279.72 and 132,801.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,151.92, 573,279.72 and 132,801.52 is: 199,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,151.92 : 573,279.72 = 132,801.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,151.92/573,279.72 = 132,801.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,151.92x = 573,279.72 × 132,801.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,151.92x = 76,132,418,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,132,418,201.17/382,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,220.29

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