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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,189.78, 573,282.51 and 97,879.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,189.78, 573,282.51 and 97,879.78 is: 146,819.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,189.78 : 573,282.51 = 97,879.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,189.78/573,282.51 = 97,879.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,189.78x = 573,282.51 × 97,879.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,189.78x = 56,112,765,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,112,765,956.65/382,189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,819.12

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