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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,361.15, 573,206.38 and 145,546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,361.15, 573,206.38 and 145,546.31 is: 218,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,361.15 : 573,206.38 = 145,546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,361.15/573,206.38 = 145,546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,361.15x = 573,206.38 × 145,546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,361.15x = 83,428,070,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,428,070,247.56/382,361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,191.81

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