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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,523.26, 573,785.27 and 142,633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,523.26, 573,785.27 and 142,633.50 is: 213,950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,523.26 : 573,785.27 = 142,633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,523.26/573,785.27 = 142,633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,523.26x = 573,785.27 × 142,633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,523.26x = 81,841,001,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,841,001,130.25/382,523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,950.39

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