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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,453.08, 573,657.60 and 145,819.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,453.08, 573,657.60 and 145,819.68 is: 218,721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,453.08 : 573,657.60 = 145,819.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,453.08/573,657.60 = 145,819.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,453.08x = 573,657.60 × 145,819.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,453.08x = 83,650,567,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,650,567,661.57/382,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,721.12

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