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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,186.82, 573,293.18 and 101,704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,186.82, 573,293.18 and 101,704.34 is: 152,559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,186.82 : 573,293.18 = 101,704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,186.82/573,293.18 = 101,704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,186.82x = 573,293.18 × 101,704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,186.82x = 58,306,404,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,306,404,498.40/382,186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,559.96

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