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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,178.94, 573,281.37 and 101,696.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,178.94, 573,281.37 and 101,696.46 is: 152,548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,178.94 : 573,281.37 = 101,696.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,178.94/573,281.37 = 101,696.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,178.94x = 573,281.37 × 101,696.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,178.94x = 58,300,685,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,300,685,912.95/382,178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,548.14

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