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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,847.04, 574,270.56 and 102,357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,847.04, 574,270.56 and 102,357 is: 153,535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,847.04 : 574,270.56 = 102,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,847.04/574,270.56 = 102,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,847.04x = 574,270.56 × 102,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,847.04x = 58,780,611,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,780,611,709.92/382,847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,535.50

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