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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,215.16, 573,320.94 and 97,905.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,215.16, 573,320.94 and 97,905.16 is: 146,857.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,215.16 : 573,320.94 = 97,905.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,215.16/573,320.94 = 97,905.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,215.16x = 573,320.94 × 97,905.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,215.16x = 56,131,078,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,131,078,362.05/382,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,857.28

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