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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,287.60, 573,431.40 and 132,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,287.60, 573,431.40 and 132,969.60 is: 199,454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,287.60 : 573,431.40 = 132,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,287.60/573,431.40 = 132,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,287.60x = 573,431.40 × 132,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,287.60x = 76,248,943,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,248,943,885.44/382,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,454.40

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