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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,362.60, 573,543.90 and 133,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,362.60, 573,543.90 and 133,044.60 is: 199,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,362.60 : 573,543.90 = 133,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,362.60/573,543.90 = 133,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,362.60x = 573,543.90 × 133,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,362.60x = 76,306,918,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,306,918,757.94/382,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,566.90

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