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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,257.92, 573,481.92 and 132,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,257.92, 573,481.92 and 132,942.08 is: 199,446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,257.92 : 573,481.92 = 132,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,257.92/573,481.92 = 132,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,257.92x = 573,481.92 × 132,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,257.92x = 76,239,879,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,239,879,287.19/382,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,446.17

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