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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,637.40, 573,931.80 and 129,917.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,637.40, 573,931.80 and 129,917.40 is: 194,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,637.40 : 573,931.80 = 129,917.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,637.40/573,931.80 = 129,917.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,637.40x = 573,931.80 × 129,917.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,637.40x = 74,563,727,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,563,727,233.32/382,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,867.85

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