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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,203.55, 573,305.33 and 97,893.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,203.55, 573,305.33 and 97,893.55 is: 146,840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,203.55 : 573,305.33 = 97,893.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,203.55/573,305.33 = 97,893.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,203.55x = 573,305.33 × 97,893.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,203.55x = 56,122,893,987.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,122,893,987.62/382,203.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,840.33

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