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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,357.77, 573,201.32 and 145,542.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,357.77, 573,201.32 and 145,542.93 is: 218,186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,357.77 : 573,201.32 = 145,542.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,357.77/573,201.32 = 145,542.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,357.77x = 573,201.32 × 145,542.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,357.77x = 83,425,398,864.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,425,398,864.95/382,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,186.75

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