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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,206.80, 573,310.20 and 97,896.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,206.80, 573,310.20 and 97,896.80 is: 146,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,206.80 : 573,310.20 = 97,896.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,206.80/573,310.20 = 97,896.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,206.80x = 573,310.20 × 97,896.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,206.80x = 56,125,233,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,125,233,987.36/382,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,845.20

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