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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,447.08, 573,931.98 and 133,129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,447.08, 573,931.98 and 133,129.08 is: 199,784.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,447.08 : 573,931.98 = 133,129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,447.08/573,931.98 = 133,129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,447.08x = 573,931.98 × 133,129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,447.08x = 76,407,036,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,407,036,479.98/382,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,784.60

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