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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,683.44, 574,001.82 and 142,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,683.44, 574,001.82 and 142,751 is: 214,117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,683.44 : 574,001.82 = 142,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,683.44/574,001.82 = 142,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,683.44x = 574,001.82 × 142,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,683.44x = 81,939,333,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,939,333,806.82/382,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,117.79

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