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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,642.18, 573,982.71 and 129,952.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,642.18, 573,982.71 and 129,952.42 is: 194,935.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,642.18 : 573,982.71 = 129,952.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,642.18/573,982.71 = 129,952.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,642.18x = 573,982.71 × 129,952.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,642.18x = 74,590,442,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,590,442,202.66/382,642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,935.23

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