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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,292.04, 573,216.66 and 129,487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,292.04, 573,216.66 and 129,487.80 is: 194,156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,292.04 : 573,216.66 = 129,487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,292.04/573,216.66 = 129,487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,292.04x = 573,216.66 × 129,487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,292.04x = 74,224,564,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,224,564,226.75/382,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,156.71

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