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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,294.23, 573,690.83 and 142,599.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,294.23, 573,690.83 and 142,599.89 is: 213,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,294.23 : 573,690.83 = 142,599.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,294.23/573,690.83 = 142,599.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,294.23x = 573,690.83 × 142,599.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,294.23x = 81,808,249,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,808,249,252.01/382,294.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,992.90

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