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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,290.92, 573,214.97 and 129,486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,290.92, 573,214.97 and 129,486.68 is: 194,155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,290.92 : 573,214.97 = 129,486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,290.92/573,214.97 = 129,486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,290.92x = 573,214.97 × 129,486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,290.92x = 74,223,700,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,223,700,849.24/382,290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,155.02

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