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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,591.20, 573,864.66 and 145,957.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,591.20, 573,864.66 and 145,957.80 is: 218,928.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,591.20 : 573,864.66 = 145,957.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,591.20/573,864.66 = 145,957.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,591.20x = 573,864.66 × 145,957.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,591.20x = 83,760,023,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,760,023,271.35/382,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,928.25

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