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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,368.27, 573,217.06 and 145,553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,368.27, 573,217.06 and 145,553.43 is: 218,202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,368.27 : 573,217.06 = 145,553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,368.27/573,217.06 = 145,553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,368.27x = 573,217.06 × 145,553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,368.27x = 83,433,709,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,433,709,217.52/382,368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,202.49

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