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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,812, 574,174.26 and 102,351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,812, 574,174.26 and 102,351.12 is: 153,514.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,812 : 574,174.26 = 102,351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,812/574,174.26 = 102,351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,812x = 574,174.26 × 102,351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,812x = 58,767,378,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,767,378,586.17/382,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,514.99

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