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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,827.28, 574,197.14 and 102,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,827.28, 574,197.14 and 102,366.40 is: 153,537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,827.28 : 574,197.14 = 102,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,827.28/574,197.14 = 102,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,827.28x = 574,197.14 × 102,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,827.28x = 58,778,494,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,778,494,112.10/382,827.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,537.89

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