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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,187.34, 573,293.95 and 101,704.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,187.34, 573,293.95 and 101,704.86 is: 152,560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,187.34 : 573,293.95 = 101,704.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,187.34/573,293.95 = 101,704.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,187.34x = 573,293.95 × 101,704.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,187.34x = 58,306,780,923.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,306,780,923.60/382,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,560.73

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