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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,214.16, 573,319.44 and 97,904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,214.16, 573,319.44 and 97,904.16 is: 146,855.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,214.16 : 573,319.44 = 97,904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,214.16/573,319.44 = 97,904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,214.16x = 573,319.44 × 97,904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,214.16x = 56,130,358,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130,358,184.87/382,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,855.78

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