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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,444.02, 573,644.16 and 145,810.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,444.02, 573,644.16 and 145,810.62 is: 218,707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,444.02 : 573,644.16 = 145,810.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,444.02/573,644.16 = 145,810.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,444.02x = 573,644.16 × 145,810.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,444.02x = 83,643,410,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,643,410,628.98/382,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,707.59

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