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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,199.26, 573,296.76 and 97,889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,199.26, 573,296.76 and 97,889.26 is: 146,833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,199.26 : 573,296.76 = 97,889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,199.26/573,296.76 = 97,889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,199.26x = 573,296.76 × 97,889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,199.26x = 56,119,595,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,119,595,513.80/382,199.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,833.34

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